Meaning and Usage
The Korean word '장학' primarily refers to scholarships or financial aid provided to students to support their education. It is commonly used in academic and educational contexts.
Common Collocations
- 장학금 (scholarship money): The most frequent collocation, referring to the actual financial aid given.
- 장학 제도 (scholarship system): Refers to the organized system or program of scholarships.
- 장학금 신청 (scholarship application): The process of applying for scholarships.
Usage Notes
When Koreans use '장학', they often imply financial support based on merit or need. It is a formal term used in schools, universities, and official documents. Learners should not confuse '장학' with '장학사' (an educational supervisor) or '장학하다' (to encourage study), which are different words.
Register and Formality
'장학' is a formal noun and is appropriate in academic, official, and professional settings. It is not used in casual conversation without context.
Common Mistake
A common learner mistake is to use '장학' alone without '금' when referring to scholarship money. While '장학' means scholarship in general, '장학금' specifically means the scholarship funds. Using '장학' alone might sound incomplete in some contexts.