Korean Dictionary
How to say "Field Trip" in Korean
“Field Trip” in Korean is 현장 학습 (pronounced "Hyeonjang Hakseup").
현장 학습
Hyeonjang Hakseup
Usage & Context
현장 학습 is a school field trip where students visit places related to their studies such as museums historical sites or nature parks. These trips are an important part of Korean education as they provide hands-on learning experiences. Students look forward to 현장 학습 as a break from routine classroom learning.
Example Sentence
현장 학습으로 박물관에 다녀왔어요.
We went on a field trip to the museum.
How to use 현장 학습 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Field Trip” is 현장 학습, romanized as Hyeonjang Hakseup.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Say "Hyeon-jang Hak-seup." "Hyeon" sounds like "hyun" in "Hyundai." "Jang" is like the "jang" in "jang-go" (a Korean drum). "Hak" rhymes with "hack," and "seup" sounds like "sup" in "supper."
More Example Sentences
A student asking their teacher about the upcoming field trip destination.
다음 주 현장 학습은 어디로 가요?
Where are we going for the field trip next week?
A student recounting their field trip experience to a parent or friend.
현장 학습 가서 친구들이랑 사진 많이 찍었어요.
I took many photos with friends on the field trip.
A parent asking their child about their recent field trip.
이번 현장 학습은 과학 박물관이었어요.
This field trip was to the science museum.
Cultural Context
현장 학습 (hyeonjang hakseup) is a common part of the Korean school curriculum, providing students with hands-on learning outside the classroom. These trips often involve visits to museums, historical sites, or nature parks. While primarily educational, students also look forward to them as a fun break from routine studies and an opportunity to bond with classmates.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
현장 학습 가다
to go on a field trip
현장 학습 보고서
field trip report
현장 학습 계획
field trip plan
Related Expressions
소풍
sopung
Picnic, short outing (often for younger kids)
수학여행
suhakyeohaeng
School trip (often overnight, for older students)
견학
gyeonhak
Observation tour, educational visit
체험 학습
chaeheom hakseup
Experiential learning
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