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고교

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Understanding '고교'

'고교' is a shortened form of '고등학교', meaning 'high school'. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Korean, especially in formal or academic contexts.

Usage and Context

You will often see '고교' in news reports, official documents, and conversations about education. It refers specifically to the level of education before university.

Common Collocations

  • 고교 졸업 (high school graduation): used when talking about finishing high school.
  • 고교 입학 (high school entrance): refers to entering high school.
  • 고교 시절 (high school days): used nostalgically or when referring to that period.

Register and Politeness

'고교' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. However, in casual conversation, people might say '고등학교' or just '학교' depending on context.

Learner Tips

Don't confuse '고교' with '초교' (elementary school) or '중교' (middle school). Also, remember that '고교' always refers to the education level, not a specific school name unless specified.

Example Sentences

저는 서울에 있는 고교를 졸업했어요.

Jeoneun Seoul-e inneun gogyo-reul joreophesseoyo.

I graduated from a high school in Seoul.

고교 시절에 친구들과 많이 놀았어요.

Gogyo sijeore chingudeul-gwa mani norasseoyo.

I hung out a lot with friends during high school days.

고교 입학 시험 준비 때문에 바빴어요.

Gogyo iphak siheom junbi ttaemune bappasseoyo.

I was busy preparing for the high school entrance exam.