교(敎) – teach; instruct

The character 교 (敎) generally means “teach,” “instruct,” or “guide,” and appears in many Korean words related to education, moral guidance, and the transmission of knowledge. Words with 敎 often describe teaching environments, learning systems, religious instruction, and social values passed from one generation to the next. Because of this, Korean vocabulary containing 敎 reflects both formal education—such as schools and classrooms—and broader forms of guidance, including ethics, discipline, and community teachings.

단어 Words

문장 Sentences

그는 중학교에서 영어 교사로 일하고 있다; He works as an English teacher in a middle school.

교육은 한 나라의 미래를 결정하는 중요한 요소이다: Education is an important factor that determines a country’s future.

학생들이 교실에 앉아 수업을 듣고 있다: Students are sitting in the classroom listening to the lesson.

교장은 학교의 운영을 책임진다: The principal is responsible for managing the school.

새로운 교재가 다음 학기부터 사용될 예정이다: New teaching materials will be used from the next semester.

이 이야기는 중요한 교훈을 준다: This story gives an important moral lesson.

그 종교의 교리는 신자들의 생활에 큰 영향을 준다: The doctrine of that religion greatly influences the lives of its followers.

교양 과목은 대학 교육의 중요한 부분이다: General education courses are an important part of university studies.

많은 사람들이 종교를 통해 위로를 얻는다: Many people find comfort through religion.

불교는 한국 문화와 역사에 큰 영향을 끼쳤다: Buddhism has had a great influence on Korean culture and history.