마약

ma-yak
nounIntermediate narcotics
⚖️Law
formal

Illegal drugs or substances that are addictive and harmful to health, often controlled by law.

마약 소지죄는 중범죄로 처벌됩니다.

Possession of narcotics is punishable as a serious crime.

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In legal contexts, '마약' refers to substances regulated under narcotics laws.

🏥Medicine
technical

Addictive substances used for medical purposes under strict regulation.

의료용 마약은 통증 관리에 사용됩니다.

Medical narcotics are used for pain management.

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In medicine, '마약' includes opioids and other controlled substances.

Collocations

마약 중독narcotics addiction마약 거래narcotics trafficking

Related Phrases

마약 중독자phrase
narcotics addict
마약 단속phrase
narcotics crackdown

💡Pro Tip

Legal vs. Medical Use

Be aware that '마약' can refer to both illegal drugs and regulated medical substances.

Gold Rule

Avoid Misuse

Using '마약' to describe legal substances can lead to confusion in formal contexts.

📖Word Origin

From Sino-Korean '麻藥' (ma-yak), meaning 'narcotics' or 'addictive drugs'.

📝Usage Notes

In everyday speech, '마약' typically refers to illegal drugs. In medical contexts, it may include regulated substances like opioids.

Word Breakdown

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한영사전