유학생

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Meaning and Usage

"유학생" specifically refers to a student who studies abroad, typically in a foreign country. It is a noun commonly used in academic and social contexts.

Common Contexts

This word is often used when talking about international education, cultural exchange, and university life. It implies that the student is living away from their home country for educational purposes.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 유학생 비자 (student visa): Refers to the visa status for foreign students.
  • 유학생 지원 (support for foreign students): Programs or services aimed at helping foreign students.
  • 유학생 생활 (life as a foreign student): Describes the daily life and experiences of studying abroad.

Register and Politeness

"유학생" is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "유학생" with "학생" (student) or "교환학생" (exchange student). Remember, "유학생" is any student studying abroad, while "교환학생" specifically refers to exchange students participating in a temporary program.

Example Sentences

저는 한국에서 유학생으로 공부하고 있어요.

Jeoneun hangukeseo yuhaksaeng-euro gongbuhago isseoyo.

I am studying in Korea as a foreign student.

유학생들은 새로운 문화에 적응하는 데 시간이 필요해요.

Yuhaksaengdeureun saeroun munhwae jeogeunghaneun de sigani piryohaeyo.

Foreign students need time to adapt to a new culture.

대학에서는 유학생을 위한 특별한 지원 프로그램을 운영하고 있어요.

Daehakeseoneun yuhaksaengeul wihan teukbyeolhan jiweon peurogeuraemeul unyeonghago isseoyo.

The university runs special support programs for foreign students.