What is 졸업식?
졸업식 refers to the graduation ceremony held at schools or universities to celebrate students completing their studies. It is a formal event where students often wear suits or traditional attire.
Common contexts
You will hear 졸업식 mainly in educational settings, such as elementary schools, high schools, and universities. It marks an important milestone and is often accompanied by speeches, awards, and photo sessions.
Typical collocations
- 졸업식에 참석하다: to attend the graduation ceremony
- 졸업식 후: after the graduation ceremony
- 졸업식에서 인사하다: to give a speech or greeting at the ceremony
Usage notes
When talking about 졸업식, it is common to mention the dress code or the emotions involved, such as excitement or nostalgia. Avoid confusing 졸업식 with 입학식 (entrance ceremony), which is held at the start of the school year.
Common learner mistake
Some learners confuse 졸업식 with 졸업, which means graduation itself (the act of graduating). 졸업식 specifically refers to the ceremony event, so use it when talking about the formal occasion.