B1 noun Neutral

성적

/sʌŋ.dʑʌk/

A mark or grade given to a student based on their performance in an exam or course; the result of an effort or performance.

Examples

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그는 모든 과목에서 좋은 성적을 받았습니다.

He received good grades in all subjects.

2

학업 성적은 입학 전형의 중요한 요소입니다.

Academic performance is an important factor in the admission process.

3

우리 회사는 올해 우수한 영업 성적을 거두었습니다.

Our company achieved excellent sales results this year.

Word Family

Noun
성적
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Memory Tip

Sung-Juk: 'Sung' sounds like 'Success' in grades.

Quick Quiz

열심히 공부해서 ______이 많이 향상되었습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 성적

Examples

1

그는 모든 과목에서 좋은 성적을 받았습니다.

everyday

He received good grades in all subjects.

2

학업 성적은 입학 전형의 중요한 요소입니다.

academic

Academic performance is an important factor in the admission process.

3

우리 회사는 올해 우수한 영업 성적을 거두었습니다.

business

Our company achieved excellent sales results this year.

4

성적 증명서를 제출해 주세요.

formal

Please submit your transcript (grade certificate).

5

성적표 나왔어?

informal

Did the report card come out?

Word Family

Noun
성적

Common Collocations

성적이 오르다 grades improve
성적을 받다 to receive a grade
성적 증명서 transcript
학업 성적 academic performance
성적이 떨어지다 grades drop

Common Phrases

성적표

report card

좋은 성적

good grades

성적순

in order of grades

Often Confused With

성적 vs 점수

점수 refers to a specific numerical score (e.g., 90 points), while 성적 is a more general term for performance results or grades (e.g., A+).

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Usage Notes

Essential for discussing education topics, which are very common in IELTS.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '성격' (personality).

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Memory Tip

Sung-Juk: 'Sung' sounds like 'Success' in grades.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 成 (achieve) and 績 (achievement/record).

Grammar Patterns

~에서 성적을 거두다 ~의 성적
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Cultural Context

In Korea, academic grades (성적) are highly prioritized due to the competitive university entrance system.

Quick Quiz

열심히 공부해서 ______이 많이 향상되었습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 성적

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