English Word · Beginner
hagwon
A profit-making private school, common in South Korea
Pronunciation: /ˈhæɡwɒn/
Meaning
A profit-making private school, common in South Korea.
Example
Geneho, whose bedroom faces the street, is attending a hagwon, a Korean tutoring program.
Geneho, whose bedroom faces the street, is attending a hagwon, a Korean tutoring program.
Practice tips
- Practice hagwon out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for beginner-level learners.