학구열이 · 학구열을
zeal for learning, academic passion
Example
한국 부모들의 학구열은 세계적으로 유명해요.
Korean parents' passion for education is world-famous.
Word parts
학 study+구 investigate+열 heat
Literally 'study-research heat'.
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Pronounced [학꾸열]; often describes parents' push for their children's schooling.