Difference between class and grade in Korean
수업·급
수업class
수업 means a class, lesson, or study period, usually at school. You use it when talking about having class, starting class, or what kind of class you take. It is a very common word in everyday school life.
How to say class
급grade
The word 급 means a grade or level. In school and learning, it often shows how basic or advanced something is, like beginner, middle, or advanced levels. You can also see it with numbers, such as 1급 or 2급, in tests and classes.
How to say gradeThe difference
수업 means a lesson or class that you take. It is the activity itself, not the level number of the class.
