Level 4

학비

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Understanding '학비' (Tuition)

'학비' specifically refers to the money paid for education, commonly translated as 'tuition' or 'school fees.' It is a noun used in formal and informal contexts when discussing the cost of attending school or university.

Common Usage and Collocations

  • 학비 마련하다: to prepare or raise tuition fees, often used when talking about working or saving money.
  • 학비 지원: tuition support or financial aid, frequently mentioned in government or scholarship contexts.
  • 학비가 오르다/내리다: tuition fees increase or decrease, a common phrase in news or school announcements.

Register and Politeness

'학비' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal speech. It is often found in educational, financial, and governmental discussions.

Common Confusion

Learners sometimes confuse '학비' with '등록금' (registration fee or tuition). While both relate to education costs, '등록금' usually refers specifically to the tuition fee paid at registration, whereas '학비' can encompass all school-related fees including tuition and other educational expenses.

Practical Tips

When talking about paying for school, you can say:

  • 학비를 내다 (to pay tuition)
  • 학비가 부담스럽다 (tuition is burdensome)
  • 학비를 지원받다 (to receive tuition support)

These phrases help you express financial aspects related to education clearly and naturally.

Example Sentences

대학 등록금과 학비가 많이 올랐어요.

Daehak deungnokgeum gwa hakbi ga mani ollasseoyo.

College tuition and fees have increased a lot.

학비를 마련하기 위해 아르바이트를 시작했어요.

Hakbi reul maryeonhagi wihae areubaiteu reul sijakhaesseoyo.

I started a part-time job to prepare for tuition fees.

정부에서 저소득층 학생들에게 학비 지원을 해 줍니다.

Jeongbu eseo jeosodeungcheung haksaengdeurege hakbi jiweon eul hae juminda.

The government provides tuition support to low-income students.