학위가 · 학위를
(academic) degree
Example
그는 미국에서 박사 학위를 받았어요.
He got his doctorate in the U.S.
Word parts
학 learning+위 rank
Literally 'learning rank'.
Good to know
Use 받다 or 따다: 학위를 받다 / 학위를 따다 = to earn a degree.
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학위가 · 학위를
(academic) degree
Example
그는 미국에서 박사 학위를 받았어요.
He got his doctorate in the U.S.
Word parts
Literally 'learning rank'.
Good to know
Use 받다 or 따다: 학위를 받다 / 학위를 따다 = to earn a degree.