Meaning
벼락치기 시험공부
byeorakchigi siheomgongbu
cramming for an exam
Real Feeling
What Koreans really mean
This phrase describes a very common experience for students in Korea. It's often associated with high-pressure academic environments and the tendency for students to postpone studying until the very last moment, leading to intense cram sessions. It implies a hurried, focused effort, sometimes out of desperation.
💬 Used in real life
• A student tells their friend that they have to do '벼락치기 시험공부' because they procrastinated all semester.
• Parents might worry when their child constantly relies on '벼락치기 시험공부' instead of consistent studying.
How It's Used
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Two college students talking about exams
na naeil siheomira byeorakchigi siheomgongbu haeya dwae.
I have an exam tomorrow, so I have to cram for it.
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