휴학
A temporary leave of absence from school or university, usually for a semester or a year.
Examples
3 of 5휴학 기간 동안 어학 연수를 다녀올 계획입니다.
I plan to go on a language study abroad program during my leave of absence.
휴학 신청서는 학생지원처에 제출하십시오.
Please submit the leave of absence application to the student support office.
그는 건강상의 이유로 일 년간 휴학했다.
He took a year-long leave of absence for health reasons.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Hyu-hak: 'Hyu' (Rest/Stop) + 'Hak' (Study). Taking a rest from study.
Quick Quiz
여행 자금을 모으기 위해 한 학기 동안 ___을 하기로 했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 휴학
Examples
휴학 기간 동안 어학 연수를 다녀올 계획입니다.
academicI plan to go on a language study abroad program during my leave of absence.
휴학 신청서는 학생지원처에 제출하십시오.
formalPlease submit the leave of absence application to the student support office.
그는 건강상의 이유로 일 년간 휴학했다.
everydayHe took a year-long leave of absence for health reasons.
너 휴학하고 뭐 할 거야?
informalWhat are you going to do during your leave of absence?
휴학 중인 학생은 장학금 대상에서 제외됩니다.
businessStudents on leave are excluded from scholarship eligibility.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
휴학 중
on leave from school
휴학계
the leave of absence form
장기 휴학
long-term leave of absence
Often Confused With
Hyu-hak is temporary leave; Ja-toe is dropping out permanently.
Usage Notes
Very common in Korean university life and TOEFL dialogues about student status.
Common Mistakes
The opposite is '복학' (returning to school), not '입학'.
Memory Tip
Hyu-hak: 'Hyu' (Rest/Stop) + 'Hak' (Study). Taking a rest from study.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 休 (rest) and 學 (study).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, almost all male students take a 'military leave' (군 휴학) for about 18-21 months.
Quick Quiz
여행 자금을 모으기 위해 한 학기 동안 ___을 하기로 했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 휴학
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