college student vs university in Korean

대학생vs대학

college student

대학생college student

A college student is a person who studies at a college or university. In Korean, 대학생 means someone who goes to university after high school. You can use this word to talk about yourself or another person in daily life.

When to use college student
university

대학university

A university (대학) is a school people go to after high school. It is a place to study different subjects and prepare for a future job. You can use this word when talking about going to university, studying there, or places near it.

When to use university

How they differ

college student (대학생) and university (대학) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “college student” when A college student is a person who studies at a college or university. In Korean, 대학생 means someone who goes to university after high scho… Use “university” when A university (대학) is a school people go to after high school. It is a place to study different subjects and prepare for a future job. You…