학업
The process of studying or learning at school or university. It refers to the pursuit of knowledge and formal educational activities.
Examples
3 of 5학생들은 학업 스트레스를 많이 받는다.
Students receive a lot of academic stress.
본교는 학생들의 학업 성취도를 높이기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
Our school is working to improve students' academic achievement.
요즘 학업은 어때?
How are your studies going lately?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Hag-won' (academy) - 'Hag-eop' is the 'work' (eop) done in 'Hag' (learning).
Quick Quiz
그녀는 우수한 ____ 성적으로 장학금을 받았다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 학업
Examples
학생들은 학업 스트레스를 많이 받는다.
everydayStudents receive a lot of academic stress.
본교는 학생들의 학업 성취도를 높이기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
formalOur school is working to improve students' academic achievement.
요즘 학업은 어때?
informalHow are your studies going lately?
학업적 배경이 연구 주제와 밀접하게 관련되어 있다.
academicThe academic background is closely related to the research topic.
우리는 사원들의 학업 지원 프로그램을 운영합니다.
businessWe run academic support programs for our employees.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
학업을 병행하다
to study while working
학업에 정진하다
to devote oneself to studies
학업을 마치다
to finish one's studies
Often Confused With
학습 is the general act of learning, while 학업 refers specifically to school-related studies.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal settings like university applications or when discussing a student's progress.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse it with '학교' (school). '학업' refers to the work done, not the place.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Hag-won' (academy) - 'Hag-eop' is the 'work' (eop) done in 'Hag' (learning).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean roots 'hak' (learn) and 'eop' (work/profession).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, academic success is highly prioritized and often linked to social status.
Quick Quiz
그녀는 우수한 ____ 성적으로 장학금을 받았다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 학업
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