행정학
행정학 30秒了解
- A social science discipline focused on government management and public policy implementation.
- A highly popular university major in South Korea, often linked to civil service careers.
- Combines elements of law, management, and political science to improve public sector efficiency.
- Essential vocabulary for discussing Korean education, government jobs, and societal structures.
The Korean word 행정학 (Haeng-jeong-hak) translates directly to 'Public Administration' in English. It is a social science discipline that focuses on the study of government policies, the implementation of those policies, and the management of public institutions. The term is a compound of three Hanja characters: Haeng (to act or execute), Jeong (politics or government), and Hak (study or learning). Together, they signify the 'study of government action' or the 'science of administration.' In South Korea, this field is immensely popular and carries significant social prestige, as it is the primary academic path for those aspiring to become high-ranking civil servants or policy experts.
- Academic Context
- In universities, 행정학 refers to the major where students learn about organizational theory, public budgeting, human resource management in the public sector, and policy analysis. It is often contrasted with 경영학 (Business Administration), which focuses on the private sector and profit-making.
제 전공은 행정학입니다. (My major is public administration.)
People use this word most frequently when discussing their university studies, career aspirations in the government, or the theoretical framework behind government reforms. It is a formal term used in academic settings, news reports, and official government documents. For instance, when a news anchor discusses a new government initiative to improve efficiency, they might refer to principles of 행정학. It is not a word you would typically use in a casual conversation about daily chores, but it is essential for anyone navigating the professional or educational landscape in Korea.
- Professional Application
- Professionals in this field, known as 행정학자 (Public Administration scholars), work on solving societal problems through structured government intervention and management strategies.
이 문제는 행정학적 관점에서 분석해야 합니다. (This problem needs to be analyzed from a public administration perspective.)
The evolution of 행정학 in Korea has mirrored the country's rapid development. Initially, it focused on traditional bureaucracy and law, but modern 행정학 now encompasses digital governance, public-private partnerships, and social welfare management. It is a dynamic field that bridges the gap between political theory and practical implementation. When you hear the word 행정학, think of the 'machinery' of the state—the complex systems that make sure trash is collected, taxes are managed, and public health policies are enforced.
그는 행정학 석사 학위를 받았습니다. (He received a Master's degree in Public Administration.)
- Social Significance
- Because Korea has a strong tradition of a centralized state, the study of how that state is managed (행정학) is seen as vital for national progress and social stability.
현대 행정학은 시민의 참여를 강조합니다. (Modern public administration emphasizes citizen participation.)
행정학 개론 수업은 정말 흥미로워요. (The Introduction to Public Administration class is very interesting.)
Using 행정학 correctly requires understanding its role as a formal noun representing a field of study. In Korean, nouns like 행정학 are often paired with specific verbs that indicate academic or professional engagement. The most common verb is 전공하다 (to major in), which is used by university students. Another common pairing is 공부하다 (to study), used in a more general sense. Because it is a formal subject, it is rarely used in slang or highly informal contexts, though it can appear in casual conversation when discussing one's life path.
- The 'Major' Pattern
- The most standard way to say you are studying public administration is using the object marker '을' followed by '전공하다'.
저는 대학에서 행정학을 전공하고 있습니다. (I am majoring in public administration at university.)
When discussing the field as a subject of an action, such as researching or developing it, you might use verbs like 연구하다 (to research) or 발전시키다 (to develop). In these cases, 행정학 acts as the direct object. You can also use it as a modifier for other nouns to create compound terms, such as 행정학 교수 (Public Administration professor) or 행정학 원론 (Principles of Public Administration). This flexibility allows it to fit into various academic and professional descriptions.
행정학 지식은 공무원 시험에 필수적입니다. (Public administration knowledge is essential for the civil service exam.)
- Descriptive Usage
- You can use the possessive marker '의' to describe theories or books belonging to the field.
이것은 행정학의 고전적인 이론입니다. (This is a classical theory of public administration.)
In more complex sentences, 행정학 can be part of a clause describing a person's expertise. For example, '행정학을 공부한 사람' (a person who studied public administration). This structure is common in job interviews or professional introductions. It is also important to note that since 행정학 ends with a consonant (ㄱ), it is followed by the '을' object marker and the '이' subject marker, maintaining phonetic harmony in the Korean language.
그는 행정학 분야에서 전문가로 통합니다. (He is known as an expert in the field of public administration.)
- Formal Presentations
- In formal writing, 행정학 is often the topic of sentences using the topic marker '은/는' to establish the scope of the discussion.
행정학은 효율적인 정부 운영을 연구합니다. (Public administration studies efficient government operation.)
우리는 행정학 교과서를 새로 샀습니다. (We bought a new public administration textbook.)
The word 행정학 is ubiquitous in specific environments in South Korea, most notably on university campuses and in 'Gosi-chon' (exam prep villages). If you walk through the streets of Noryangjin in Seoul, an area famous for its private academies (hagwons) that prepare students for civil service exams, you will see '행정학' plastered on signs, banners, and the covers of thick textbooks. It is the 'bread and butter' of the aspiring Korean bureaucrat. You will also hear it in academic forums where professors and researchers discuss the future of public policy and governance.
- University Life
- On campus, students often discuss their 'major courses' (전공 과목). You'll hear phrases like '이번 학기에 행정학 수업 들어?' (Are you taking a public administration class this semester?).
오늘 행정학 시험이 너무 어려웠어요. (The public administration exam today was so difficult.)
In the media, 행정학 is frequently mentioned when experts are brought in to comment on government efficiency or administrative failures. When a new administration takes office, news programs often feature '행정학 교수' (Public Administration professors) to analyze the proposed organizational changes in the government. You might hear them talk about '행정학의 원리' (the principles of public administration) to explain why a certain policy might succeed or fail. It serves as a bridge between high-level political decisions and the reality of how those decisions are managed on the ground.
뉴스에서 한 행정학 전문가가 인터뷰를 했습니다. (A public administration expert was interviewed on the news.)
- The Civil Service Culture
- Because '행정학' is a core subject in the 7-grade and 9-grade civil service exams, millions of young Koreans have spent years studying this specific word and its associated theories.
공무원 시험 준비를 위해 행정학 인강을 듣고 있어요. (I'm listening to online public administration lectures to prepare for the civil service exam.)
Furthermore, in the workplace—specifically within the 'Heangjeong-bu' (Executive Branch)—this term is used to refer to the theoretical basis of their daily operations. While a low-level clerk might not use the word every day, the 'Haengjeong-shil' (Administrative Office) and the 'Haengjeong-gwa' (Administrative Department) are physical places where the principles of 행정학 are put into practice. It is a word that represents the backbone of the Korean social and political structure.
그는 행정학회 세미나에 참석했습니다. (He attended a seminar of the Public Administration Association.)
- Library and Bookstores
- In any major Korean bookstore (like Kyobo), the 'Social Science' section will have a massive '행정학' sub-section, reflecting the high demand for this knowledge.
서점에서 가장 인기 있는 행정학 교재를 골랐어요. (I picked the most popular public administration textbook at the bookstore.)
행정학은 우리 사회의 운영 원리를 가르쳐 줍니다. (Public administration teaches us the principles of how our society operates.)
When learning 행정학, English speakers often make the mistake of confusing it with related fields like 'Politics' or 'Business.' While they share some similarities, in the Korean linguistic and academic context, the distinctions are sharp. One major mistake is using '행정' (administration) and '행정학' (public administration as a study) interchangeably in contexts where the academic suffix '학' is required. For example, you 'major in' 행정학, but you 'perform' 행정. Using the study name to describe the action is a common beginner error.
- Confusing with Politics
- Many learners mistakenly use '정치학' (Political Science) when they mean the study of government management. Political science is about power and elections; 행정학 is about the bureaucratic process and policy implementation.
[Wrong] 저는 정치학을 전공해서 공무원이 되고 싶어요. (I want to be a civil servant by majoring in politics.)
[Better] 저는 행정학을 전공해서 공무원이 되고 싶어요.
Another frequent error involves the confusion between '행정학' and '경영학' (Business Administration). In English, 'Administration' is used for both (Public Admin vs Business Admin). However, in Korean, the first two syllables change completely. '경영' (Gyeong-yeong) is for business, and '행정' (Haeng-jeong) is for government. Using '경영학' to describe a government major will lead to confusion about your career goals, as it implies you want to work for a private corporation like Samsung rather than the Ministry of Justice.
[Wrong] 시청에서 경영학 일을 하고 있어요. (I'm doing business administration work at City Hall.)
[Correct] 시청에서 행정 업무를 하고 있어요.
- Particle Errors
- Learners sometimes forget that 행정학 ends in a consonant. They might use '를' instead of '을', which sounds unnatural to native speakers.
[Wrong] 행정학를 공부해요. (Unnatural due to particle mismatch.)
[Correct] 행정학을 공부해요.
Lastly, there is the 'scope' mistake. Some learners use 행정학 to refer to any kind of office work or 'admin' tasks (like filing papers). In Korean, office work is usually called '사무' (sa-mu). '행정학' is a heavy, academic term. If you tell someone you are doing '행정학' when you are just typing a report in a private office, they will think you are conducting a scientific research project on government systems. Use '행정' or '사무' for the tasks, and reserve '행정학' for the academic discipline.
[Wrong] 오늘 사무실에서 행정학을 많이 했어요. (I did a lot of public administration science at the office today - Sounds very strange.)
[Correct] 오늘 사무실에서 행정 업무를 많이 했어요.
- Spelling Slip-ups
- Be careful not to spell it as '행정확' or '형정학'. The '행' (Haeng) and '정' (Jeong) must be precise to avoid confusion with other Hanja-based words.
그는 행정학 박사입니다. (He is a Doctor of Public Administration - Correct spelling.)
행정학 전공자들은 보통 공무원을 꿈꿉니다. (Public administration majors usually dream of becoming civil servants.)
Understanding 행정학 requires knowing its 'neighbors' in the academic world. Depending on what aspect of government or management you are focusing on, there are several alternative terms that might be more precise. These synonyms and related words help define the boundaries of what 행정학 actually is. By comparing them, you can better grasp the nuances of the Korean language's academic categorization.
- 행정학 vs. 정치학 (Political Science)
- 정치학 (Jeong-chi-hak) focuses on the theory and practice of politics, power, and the analysis of political systems. 행정학 is the implementation side of that power. Think of 정치학 as the 'why' and 'who,' and 행정학 as the 'how.'
정치학은 권력을 연구하고, 행정학은 집행을 연구합니다. (Political science studies power, while public administration studies implementation.)
Another close relative is 정책학 (Jeong-chaek-hak), which means 'Policy Studies.' Policy studies is a sub-field or a very closely related discipline that focuses specifically on the creation, analysis, and evaluation of specific policies (like environmental policy or education policy). While 행정학 covers the whole organizational management of the government, 정책학 zooms in on the 'plans' themselves. In many Korean universities, the department is actually named '행정정책학부' (Department of Public Administration and Policy) to cover both bases.
- 행정학 vs. 경영학 (Business Administration)
- As mentioned before, 경영학 (Gyeong-yeong-hak) is for private companies. The techniques might be similar (management, HR, finance), but the goal is different: 경영학 seeks profit, while 행정학 seeks public interest (공익).
사기업은 경영학을, 정부는 행정학을 필요로 합니다. (Private companies need business administration; the government needs public administration.)
For specific types of administration, you might hear 도시행정학 (Urban Administration) or 사회복지학 (Social Welfare Studies). Urban administration focuses on managing cities and infrastructure, while social welfare focuses on government-led support for the vulnerable. These are specialized branches that use the foundations of 행정학 but apply them to specific sectors. When choosing a major or a topic of conversation, knowing these distinctions shows a high level of Korean proficiency.
- Summary of Alternatives
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- 공공행정 (Public Administration - synonymous but slightly more formal)
- 정부관리 (Government Management)
- 국정관리 (National Affairs Management)
그는 행정학 대신 정책학을 공부하기로 했습니다. (He decided to study policy studies instead of public administration.)
현대 행정학의 흐름은 거버넌스를 강조합니다. (The trend of modern public administration emphasizes governance.)
How Formal Is It?
趣味小知识
The modern concept of 행정학 was heavily influenced by the 'Wilsonian' dichotomy (Woodrow Wilson) which separated politics from administration.
发音指南
- Pronouncing 'Haeng' as 'Hang' with a long 'A'.
- Making the 'j' in 'Jeong' too sharp like a 'Z'.
- Omitting the final 'k' sound in 'Hak'.
- Pronouncing 'Jeong' like 'Jong'.
- Confusing 'Haeng' with 'Hyung'.
难度评级
The word itself is easy, but the texts using it often contain heavy Hanja-based academic jargon.
Spelling is straightforward, but using it correctly in formal sentences requires practice with particles.
Pronunciation is consistent with standard Korean rules.
Easily recognizable due to the distinct 'Hak' suffix.
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前置知识
接下来学习
高级
需要掌握的语法
Noun + 을/를 전공하다
저는 행정학을 전공하고 있습니다.
Noun + 에 관심이 있다
그는 행정학에 관심이 많습니다.
Noun + 적 (Adjective suffix)
행정학적 관점에서 분석해 봅시다.
Noun + 자 (Person suffix)
행정학자들은 이 현상을 연구합니다.
Noun + 이/가 아니다
이것은 행정학이 아니라 경영학입니다.
按水平分级的例句
저는 행정학을 공부해요.
I study public administration.
Simple present tense with object marker 을.
행정학은 재미있어요.
Public administration is fun.
Topic marker 은 used for general statements.
이것은 행정학 책입니다.
This is a public administration book.
Formal ending 입니다.
행정학 수업이 어디예요?
Where is the public administration class?
Subject marker 이 used with a question.
행정학 교수님을 만나요.
I meet the public administration professor.
Honorific suffix 님 added to professor.
어제 행정학을 배웠어요.
I learned public administration yesterday.
Past tense ending 었어요.
행정학은 중요해요.
Public administration is important.
Adjective ending 해요.
친구가 행정학을 전공해요.
My friend majors in public administration.
Third-person subject with 친구가.
저는 나중에 행정학을 더 공부하고 싶어요.
I want to study public administration more later.
Want-to construction -고 싶어요.
행정학 전공자들은 공무원이 많이 돼요.
Many public administration majors become civil servants.
Noun + 전공자 (majorer) + plural marker 들.
행정학 시험을 준비하느라 바빠요.
I am busy preparing for the public administration exam.
Reason marker -느라 used with busy.
대학교에서 행정학 개론을 들었어요.
I took 'Introduction to Public Administration' at university.
개론 means 'introduction' or 'principles'.
행정학은 정부의 일을 연구하는 학문이에요.
Public administration is a study that researches the work of the government.
Noun-modifying form -는 학문 (study that...).
어떤 행정학 책이 가장 좋아요?
Which public administration book is the best?
Question word 어떤 (which/what kind of).
제 동생은 행정학에 관심이 많아요.
My younger sibling has a lot of interest in public administration.
Interest marker -에 관심이 있다.
행정학 수업은 보통 월요일에 있어요.
Public administration classes are usually on Mondays.
Time marker 에 used with Monday.
행정학을 전공하면 정부에서 일할 기회가 많아집니다.
If you major in public administration, there will be many opportunities to work in the government.
Conditional -면 and future/becoming -아지다.
현대 사회에서 행정학의 역할은 점점 더 중요해지고 있습니다.
In modern society, the role of public administration is becoming increasingly important.
Progressive -고 있다 with becoming -어지다.
그는 행정학 이론을 실제 업무에 적용하려고 노력합니다.
He tries to apply public administration theories to his actual work.
Intention marker -(으)려고 노력하다.
행정학은 경영학과는 다른 목표를 가지고 있습니다.
Public administration has different goals than business administration.
Comparison marker -와/과 다르게.
이번 세미나에서는 한국의 행정학 발전에 대해 토론했습니다.
In this seminar, we discussed the development of public administration in Korea.
Topic marker -에 대해 (about).
행정학을 공부하면서 공공 서비스의 중요성을 깨달았습니다.
While studying public administration, I realized the importance of public service.
Simultaneous action -(으)면서.
어려운 행정학 용어를 쉽게 설명해 주실 수 있나요?
Can you explain difficult public administration terms easily?
Ability marker -(으)ㄹ 수 있다 with honorific 시.
행정학은 단순히 관리하는 법을 배우는 것이 아닙니다.
Public administration is not just about learning how to manage.
Negative -이/가 아니다.
행정학적 관점에서 볼 때, 이 정책은 효율성이 떨어집니다.
From a public administration perspective, this policy lacks efficiency.
Adjective form -적 and perspective 관점.
많은 학자들이 행정학의 새로운 패러다임을 제시하고 있습니다.
Many scholars are presenting a new paradigm for public administration.
Presenting/Suggesting -제시하다.
행정학은 법학과 정치학의 경계에 있는 학문이라고 할 수 있습니다.
It can be said that public administration is a study on the boundary of law and politics.
Quotative -라고 할 수 있다.
그 교수는 행정학 분야에서 권위 있는 인물로 알려져 있습니다.
The professor is known as an authoritative figure in the field of public administration.
Passive form -로 알려져 있다.
디지털 전환 시대에 맞춰 행정학도 변화해야 합니다.
Public administration must also change in line with the era of digital transformation.
In line with -에 맞춰.
행정학의 핵심 가치는 공익과 효율성 사이의 균형입니다.
The core value of public administration is the balance between public interest and efficiency.
Genitive 의 and 사이 (between).
지방 행정학은 지역 사회의 특수성을 고려해야 합니다.
Local public administration must consider the specificities of the local community.
Must -해야 하다 and 고려하다 (consider).
그는 행정학 석사 과정을 마치고 정부 출연 연구소에 취업했습니다.
After finishing his Master's in public administration, he got a job at a government-funded research institute.
Sequential action -고 with 취업하다 (get a job).
행정학의 정체성에 관한 논쟁은 학계에서 여전히 치열합니다.
The debate regarding the identity of public administration is still fierce in academia.
Regarding -에 관한 and fierce 치열하다.
비교 행정학은 국가 간의 행정 체계 차이를 심도 있게 분석합니다.
Comparative public administration analyzes the differences in administrative systems between countries in depth.
Comparative 비교 and in-depth 심도 있게.
신공공관리론은 행정학에 시장 원리를 도입하려는 시도였습니다.
New Public Management was an attempt to introduce market principles into public administration.
Theoretical term 신공공관리론.
행정학적 담론은 시대의 요구에 따라 끊임없이 재구성됩니다.
Public administration discourse is constantly reconstructed according to the demands of the times.
Discourse 담론 and according to -에 따라.
그의 논문은 행정학의 철학적 토대를 탐구하는 데 중점을 두었습니다.
His thesis focused on exploring the philosophical foundations of public administration.
Focus on -에 중점을 두다.
거버넌스의 등장은 전통적인 행정학의 틀을 무너뜨렸습니다.
The emergence of governance broke down the framework of traditional public administration.
Emergence 등장 and break down 무너뜨리다.
행정학의 실천적 성격은 복잡한 사회 문제를 해결하는 데 기여합니다.
The practical nature of public administration contributes to solving complex social problems.
Practical 실천적 and contribute 기여하다.
그 학자는 행정학의 토착화를 위해 평생을 바쳤습니다.
The scholar devoted his whole life to the indigenization of public administration.
Indigenization 토착화 and devote 바치다.
행정학은 국가의 존립과 운영을 지탱하는 지적 인프라입니다.
Public administration is the intellectual infrastructure that supports the existence and operation of the state.
Intellectual 지적 and support 지탱하다.
포스트모던 행정학은 관료제의 합리성에 의문을 제기합니다.
Post-modern public administration questions the rationality of bureaucracy.
Question 의문을 제기하다.
행정학의 인식론적 논의는 학문의 과학적 엄밀성을 제고합니다.
Epistemological discussions in public administration enhance the scientific rigor of the discipline.
Epistemological 인식론적 and enhance 제고하다.
그 저서는 행정학의 변천사를 거시적인 안목으로 조망하고 있습니다.
The book surveys the history of changes in public administration from a macroscopic perspective.
Survey/View 조망하다 and macroscopic 거시적.
행정학적 가치와 민주주의의 가치는 때때로 상충할 수 있습니다.
Administrative values and democratic values can sometimes conflict.
Conflict 상충하다.
현대 행정학은 복잡계 이론을 도입하여 사회 현상을 설명하려 합니다.
Modern public administration attempts to explain social phenomena by introducing complexity theory.
Complexity theory 복잡계 이론.
행정학의 규범적 측면은 공직자의 윤리적 책무를 강조합니다.
The normative aspect of public administration emphasizes the ethical responsibilities of public officials.
Normative 규범적 and responsibility 책무.
그 논문은 행정학의 방법론적 다원주의를 옹호하는 입장을 취합니다.
The paper takes a position advocating for methodological pluralism in public administration.
Methodological 방법론적 and pluralism 다원주의.
常见搭配
常用短语
— The fundamental principles of public administration.
행정학의 원리를 이해하는 것이 중요합니다.
— Research in the field of public administration.
행정학 연구가 활발히 진행 중입니다.
— A degree in public administration.
그는 행정학 학위를 취득했습니다.
— Public administration as studied and practiced in Korea.
한국 행정학의 역사는 깊습니다.
— A person majoring in public administration.
행정학 전공자는 취업이 잘 됩니다.
— Books related to public administration.
도서관에는 행정학 서적이 많습니다.
— Knowledge of public administration.
행정학 지식을 쌓고 싶습니다.
— Introduction to public administration (for beginners).
행정학 입문자를 위한 책입니다.
— A lecture on public administration.
행정학 강의를 들으러 갑니다.
— A Master's degree in public administration.
그는 행정학 석사 과정을 밟고 있습니다.
容易混淆的词
Politics (power) vs. Administration (execution).
Private profit vs. Public interest.
The actual work vs. the academic study.
习语与表达
— Public administration is the gateway to public office.
어른들이 말씀하시길, 행정학은 공직의 문이라 하셨다.
Metaphorical— The most important or representative part of public administration (often referring to personnel or policy).
인사 행정은 행정학의 꽃이라 불립니다.
Idiomatic— Refers to the endless and difficult nature of studying for the civil service exam.
그는 행정학의 늪에 빠져 3년째 공부 중이다.
Slang-ish— Public administration is a complex field that combines many different skills.
교수님은 행정학은 종합 예술이라고 강조하셨다.
Metaphorical— The historical and philosophical origins of the field.
행정학의 뿌리를 찾는 연구가 필요합니다.
Formal— An administrative perspective or way of seeing the world.
행정학의 눈으로 사회를 바라보세요.
Metaphorical— The standards or criteria used in public administration.
행정학의 잣대로 정책을 평가합니다.
Formal— The framework of public administration.
기존의 행정학의 틀을 벗어나야 합니다.
Formal— The standard or 'bible' of public administration study.
이 책은 행정학의 정석으로 통합니다.
Neutral— The changing trends or movements within the field.
새로운 행정학의 파도가 밀려오고 있습니다.
Metaphorical容易混淆
Both mean 'Administration' in English.
경영학 is for businesses; 행정학 is for the government.
삼성에 가고 싶으면 경영학을, 시청에 가고 싶으면 행정학을 공부하세요.
Both involve the government.
정치학 focuses on power and elections; 행정학 focuses on managing the system.
대통령이 되고 싶으면 정치학을, 시장이 되어 도시를 관리하고 싶으면 행정학을 공부하세요.
Administration is based on laws.
법학 studies the laws themselves; 행정학 studies how to use laws to run organizations.
변호사가 되려면 법학을, 장관이 되려면 행정학을 공부하는 게 좋습니다.
Both are social sciences.
사회학 studies society and people; 행정학 studies government institutions.
사회의 갈등을 연구하면 사회학, 그 갈등을 해결할 정책을 관리하면 행정학입니다.
Both deal with budgets.
경제학 studies markets and money; 행정학 studies how the government spends money for public services.
돈의 흐름을 알면 경제학, 세금을 어떻게 쓸지 결정하면 행정학입니다.
句型
저는 [Noun]을 공부해요.
저는 행정학을 공부해요.
제 전공은 [Noun]입니다.
제 전공은 행정학입니다.
[Noun]을 전공해서 [Goal]이 되고 싶어요.
행정학을 전공해서 공무원이 되고 싶어요.
[Noun]적 관점에서 [Topic]을 분석하다.
행정학적 관점에서 정책을 분석하다.
[Noun]의 정체성에 대한 담론.
행정학의 정체성에 대한 담론이 활발합니다.
[Noun]은 [Field1]과 [Field2]의 융합 학문이다.
행정학은 법학과 경영학의 융합 학문이다.
[Noun]의 인식론적 토대를 고찰하다.
행정학의 인식론적 토대를 고찰하다.
[Noun]의 패러다임 전환이 요구된다.
행정학의 패러다임 전환이 요구되는 시점입니다.
词族
名词
动词
形容词
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如何使用
High in academic and government-related contexts; low in daily casual life.
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Using 경영학 for government administration.
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Using 행정학.
경영학 is for private business; 행정학 is for public government.
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Using 행정학 as a verb like '행정학해요'.
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행정학을 공부해요.
행정학 is a noun (the study); you must use a verb like 'study' or 'major in' with it.
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Misspelling as 행정확 (Haeng-jeong-hwak).
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행정학 (Haeng-jeong-hak).
The final syllable is 'Hak' (study), not 'Hwak' (certainty).
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Using 정치학 to mean public management.
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행정학.
Politics is about power; public administration is about management.
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Forgetting the '을' marker.
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행정학을.
Because it ends in a consonant, '을' is the correct object marker.
小贴士
Focus on Hanja
Learning the Hanja for 'Haeng' (行), 'Jeong' (政), and 'Hak' (學) will help you understand dozens of related words instantly.
Civil Service Exams
If you study this word, you'll likely see it on exam posters. It's a key keyword for career planning in Korea.
Respect the Field
In Korea, saying you major in 행정학 often earns you respect as a serious and dedicated student.
Object Marker
Remember: 행정학 + 을. Never 행정학 + 를. The final 'ㄱ' sound needs '을' for smooth flow.
Academic Suffix
The suffix '-학' is your best friend. Use it to distinguish between the 'act' and the 'study'.
News Keywords
When you hear 'Haeng-jeong' on the news, wait for the 'Hak'. If you hear it, they are talking about theories or academic experts.
Pronunciation Help
Don't rush the 'Hak'. Make it a crisp, final syllable to sound more like a native.
Compound Terms
Don't be afraid to combine it with other nouns like '교재' (textbook) or '수업' (class). It's very common.
Contrast
Always keep the difference between 행정학 and 경영학 in mind; it's the most common point of confusion for learners.
Real World Use
Even if you don't major in it, knowing this word helps you understand how the Korean state functions.
记住它
记忆技巧
Think of a 'Hanging' (Haeng) 'Jungle' (Jeong) where you need 'Hacks' (Hak) to survive. Public administration is about the 'hacks' to manage the 'jungle' of government.
视觉联想
Imagine a large government building (like the Blue House) with a giant book titled 'How to Run This' sitting in front of it.
Word Web
挑战
Try to explain what 행정학 is to a friend in 3 simple Korean sentences using '은/는' and '입니다'.
词源
Derived from Sino-Korean characters: 行 (행 - to move/do), 政 (정 - politics/government), and 學 (학 - study). It entered the Korean language in the late 19th to early 20th century.
原始含义: The systematic study of how government affairs are conducted.
Sino-Korean (Hanja-based)文化背景
Be careful not to imply that only people who want to be civil servants study 행정학, as it also applies to NGOs and international organizations.
In the US or UK, this major is often called 'Public Policy' or 'Public Management' and is less focused on a single civil service exam.
在生活中练习
真实语境
University Major
- 전공이 뭐예요?
- 행정학을 전공해요.
- 수업이 어려워요.
- 학점이 잘 나왔어요.
Job Hunting
- 공무원 시험 준비해요.
- 행정직에 지원했어요.
- 행정학 지식이 필요해요.
- 관련 학위가 있어요.
News/Politics
- 행정 개혁이 필요합니다.
- 행정학 전문가의 의견입니다.
- 정부 조직을 개편합니다.
- 효율적인 행정입니다.
Library/Bookstore
- 행정학 책 어디 있어요?
- 신간 행정학 교재입니다.
- 참고 서적을 찾고 있어요.
- 베스트셀러예요.
Formal Introduction
- 행정학을 공부한 김철수입니다.
- 제 전공은 행정학입니다.
- 이 분야 전문가입니다.
- 석사 학위가 있습니다.
对话开场白
"전공이 행정학이라고 하셨는데, 공부하기 어렵지 않나요?"
"한국에서 행정학이 왜 이렇게 인기가 많은가요?"
"행정학을 공부하면 나중에 어떤 일을 하고 싶으세요?"
"행정학과 경영학 중에서 어떤 게 더 적성에 맞으세요?"
"최근에 읽은 행정학 관련 책 중에서 추천해 주실 게 있나요?"
日记主题
내가 만약 행정학 교수라면 학생들에게 가장 먼저 무엇을 가르치고 싶은가?
행정학적 관점에서 우리 동네의 문제를 어떻게 해결할 수 있을까?
왜 많은 한국 학생들이 행정학을 전공으로 선택한다고 생각하는가?
행정학 공부가 실제 정부 운영에 얼마나 도움이 된다고 생각하는가?
내가 행정학을 공부하게 된 계기와 앞으로의 목표에 대해 써보자.
常见问题
10 个问题It can be challenging because of the high amount of Hanja-based academic terms. However, the logic is similar to public administration in other countries, so if you have the background, it's manageable with Korean practice.
Most people aim for civil service (공무원), but you can also work in public enterprises (공기업), NGOs, international organizations, or as a policy researcher.
Primarily, yes. But modern 행정학 also covers governance, which involves how the government works with private companies and citizens to solve problems.
You don't need advanced math, but basic statistics and an understanding of budgeting (재무) are important parts of the curriculum.
They are very close. In Korea, 행정학 is the broader term that usually includes Public Policy (정책학) as a sub-field.
Because of the social stability and prestige associated with being a civil servant, which is the traditional career path for this major.
Yes, many top universities like SNU, Yonsei, and Korea University offer graduate courses in English, though undergraduate courses are mostly in Korean.
행정학 is the management study, while 행정법 (Administrative Law) is the study of the legal rules that the government must follow.
Yes, it is a very common major for students who eventually want to go to law school (Law School/로스쿨) in Korea.
It is called '행정학 개론' (Haeng-jeong-hak Gae-ron) or '행정학 원론' (Haeng-jeong-hak Won-ron).
自我测试 200 个问题
Translate: 'I am majoring in public administration.'
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Translate: 'Public administration is important for the country.'
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Translate: 'I have a public administration exam tomorrow.'
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Translate: 'He is a public administration professor.'
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Translate: 'I want to study public administration more.'
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Translate: 'Public administration and politics are different.'
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Translate: 'This is a theory of public administration.'
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Translate: 'I bought a public administration textbook.'
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Translate: 'Public administration focuses on public interest.'
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Translate: 'She is majoring in public administration at university.'
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Write a sentence using '행정학적'.
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Write a sentence using '행정학 개론'.
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Translate: 'Why did you choose public administration?'
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Translate: 'Modern public administration is complex.'
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Translate: 'I am a public administration major.'
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Translate: 'He researches public administration.'
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Translate: 'Public administration is a social science.'
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Translate: 'I want to be an expert in public administration.'
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Translate: 'Public administration helps society.'
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Translate: 'The history of public administration is long.'
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Pronounce: 행정학 (Haeng-jeong-hak)
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Say: 'Where is the public administration department?'
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Say: 'I am reading a public administration book.'
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Say: 'Public administration helps improve the country.'
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Listen and identify the major: '제 전공은 행정학입니다.'
Listen and identify the subject: '내일 행정학 시험이 있어서 공부해야 해요.'
Listen and identify the job: '저는 행정학 교수입니다.'
Listen and identify the book: '행정학 개론 책을 샀어요.'
Listen and identify the reason: '공무원이 되고 싶어서 행정학을 전공해요.'
Listen and identify the location: '행정학과 사무실은 3층에 있습니다.'
Listen and identify the opinion: '행정학은 정말 어렵지만 보람차요.'
Listen and identify the speaker's interest: '저는 정책과 행정학에 관심이 많습니다.'
Listen and identify the event: '다음 주에 행정학 세미나가 열립니다.'
Listen and identify the degree: '그는 행정학 박사 학위를 받았습니다.'
Listen and identify the focus: '행정학은 효율적인 정부를 연구합니다.'
Listen and identify the comparison: '행정학은 경영학과 다릅니다.'
Listen and identify the task: '행정학 과제를 제출했어요.'
Listen and identify the person: '행정학 전문가를 모셨습니다.'
Listen and identify the goal: '행정학의 목적은 공익 실현입니다.'
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Summary
행정학 is the academic study of public administration. It is the primary field for anyone aiming for a career in the Korean government, focusing on how policies are put into action. Example: '행정학을 전공하면 공직 진출에 유리합니다.' (Majoring in public administration is advantageous for entering public office.)
- A social science discipline focused on government management and public policy implementation.
- A highly popular university major in South Korea, often linked to civil service careers.
- Combines elements of law, management, and political science to improve public sector efficiency.
- Essential vocabulary for discussing Korean education, government jobs, and societal structures.
Focus on Hanja
Learning the Hanja for 'Haeng' (行), 'Jeong' (政), and 'Hak' (學) will help you understand dozens of related words instantly.
Civil Service Exams
If you study this word, you'll likely see it on exam posters. It's a key keyword for career planning in Korea.
Respect the Field
In Korea, saying you major in 행정학 often earns you respect as a serious and dedicated student.
Object Marker
Remember: 행정학 + 을. Never 행정학 + 를. The final 'ㄱ' sound needs '을' for smooth flow.
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입체적
B2具有三维效果,或从多个角度而非单一平面视角观察事物。
~에 관해
B1表示“关于”或“有关”的短语。常用于正式场合或书面语中,用来引出主题。
~에 대하여
A2关于或涉及到某个特定的主题。「关于这个问题,我有一个想法。」
~대해
A2意思是“关于”或“对于”。用于表示谈论、思考或写作的主题。
~에 관하여
A2关于或涉及某个主题。用于正式场合,如报告或演讲。
~에 대해(서)
A1表示讨论的话题或主题,意思是“关于”或“对于”。通常与说话、思考或了解等动词连用。
무엇보다
A2最重要的是;比什么都……
결석생
A2A student who is absent from class.
추상화하다
B2抽象化:从许多事物中,舍弃个别的、非本质的属性,抽出共同的、本质的属性。
추상
A2Abstraction; the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events.