Korean Dictionary
How to say "School Bell" in Korean
“School Bell” in Korean is 학교 종 (pronounced "hakgyo jong").
학교 종
hakgyo jong
Usage & Context
The school bell signals the start and end of classes and breaks throughout the day. In Korean schools, the bell sound is a familiar audio cue that structures the daily schedule. Students learn to respond promptly to the bell.
Example Sentence
학교 종이 울리면 수업이 시작돼요.
When the school bell rings, class starts.
How to use 학교 종 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “School Bell” is 학교 종, romanized as hakgyo jong.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
학교 (hakgyo) sounds like "hock-gyo," with 'hock' as in 'hock a loogie' and 'gyo' similar to 'yo' with a 'g' sound at the beginning. 종 (jong) sounds like "jong," as in 'pong' with a 'j'. The stress is on the first syllable of each word.
More Example Sentences
Describing the rush of students after a break.
학교 종이 울리자마자 아이들이 교실로 뛰어갔어요.
As soon as the school bell rang, the children ran to their classrooms.
A student anticipating a break.
쉬는 시간을 알리는 학교 종 소리가 들려요.
I hear the sound of the school bell announcing break time.
A student explaining an unusual school day.
학교 종이 고장 나서 오늘은 수업 시작을 선생님이 알려주셨어요.
The school bell was broken, so today the teacher told us when class started.
Cultural Context
The "학교 종" is a ubiquitous sound in Korean schools, marking the rhythm of the day. Unlike some Western schools that might use a simple buzzer, Korean school bells often have a distinct, sometimes melodic, chime. The sound is deeply ingrained in the memory of anyone who attended school in Korea, often evoking nostalgia. It's a classic sound effect in K-dramas and films depicting school life, instantly recognizable.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
학교 종이 울리다
The school bell rings
학교 종 소리
School bell sound
학교 종 치다
To ring the school bell (used for the bell itself or the action)
Related Expressions
종소리
jongsori
Bell sound
수업 시작
sueop sijak
Class start
쉬는 시간
swineun sigan
Break time
하교 시간
hagyo sigan
School dismissal time
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