What it means
경험 means experience — particularly lived, first-hand encounters that teach you something. Often used when discussing personal growth and life lessons.
Nuance & when to use
경험 is lived experience. For professional/work experience in a resume context, use 경력 (gyeongnyeok). 경험이 있어요? often means have you done this before?
⚠ Common mistake
In a job interview, use 경력 for professional background, not 경험. Using 경험 in that context might sound too casual or imprecise.
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FAQ
When is this used?
경험 is lived experience. For professional/work experience in a resume context, use 경력 (gyeongnyeok). 경험이 있어요? often means have you done this before?
What's a common mistake?
In a job interview, use 경력 for professional background, not 경험. Using 경험 in that context might sound too casual or imprecise.
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