학점
hakjeom[ha̠k̚t͡ɕ͈ʌ̹m]
The English phrase "gpa" is translated into Korean as 학점 (hakjeom).
GPA can be referred to as 학점 in some contexts.
Which one should you use?
성적 평균 specifically means "average grade," and 평점 is a formal term used to refer to the point-based grading system in Korean universities.
How do you pronounce it?
hakjeom
Did you know?
- Students may describe a 'GPA-saving' course as a 꿀강, which literally means 'honey class', referring to a course where it is very easy to earn a high 학점.
- In many English-speaking countries, GPA is often out of 4.0, but Korean universities frequently use a 4.5 scale. This can lead to confusion when converting grades for international exchange programs.
- University students in Korea often use the slang term 과탑, meaning 'department top', to describe the person with the highest 학점 in their major.
Examples in context
- 제 성적 평균은 3.8입니다.My GPA is 3.8.
- 너 평균 학점 몇 점이야?What's your GPA?
- 내 성적 3.5야!My GPA is 3.5!
- 제 성적 평균은 3.8이고, 만점은 4.5야.My GPA is 3.8, and the highest possible grade is 4.5.
- 이번 학기 학점이 어떻게 돼요?ibeon hakgi hakjeomi eotteoke dwaeyo?What is your GPA for this semester?
- 그는 학점이 매우 높아요.geuneun hakjeomi maeuy nopayo.His GPA is very high.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their grades after the semester.
- 지훈 Ji-hun서연 씨, 이번 학기 학점 잘 나왔어요?Seoyeon ssi, ibeon hakgi hakjeom jal nawasseoyo?Seoyeon, did you get a good GPA this semester?
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 생각보다 학점이 잘 나와서 다행이에요.ne, saenggakboda hakjeomi jal nawaseo dahaengieyo.Yes, I'm relieved that my GPA is better than I expected.
- 지훈 Ji-hun우와, 정말 대단하시네요!uwa, jeongmal daedanhashineyo!Wow, that's really impressive!
- 서연 Seo-yeon지훈 씨도 공부 열심히 했으니까 잘 나왔을 거예요.Jihoon ssi-do gongbu yeolsimhi haesseunikka jal nawasseul geoyeyo.Since you studied hard too, Jihoon, I'm sure your GPA is good.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 학점, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
