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미리 예방한다

miri ye-bang-handa
phrase★Intermediate— to prevent in advance
🏥Medicine
formal

To take preventive measures beforehand to avoid illness, accidents, or other negative outcomes.

예방 접종을 미리 받아 감염병을 예방할 수 있습니다.

You can prevent infectious diseases by getting vaccinated in advance.

미리 예방하는 것이 치료하는 것보다 더 중요합니다.

Prevention is more important than treatment.

💡

This phrase emphasizes proactive health management and risk avoidance.

Collocations

질병을 미리 예방한다to prevent disease in advance사고를 미리 예방한다to prevent accidents in advance

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

예방 의학phrase
preventive medicine
예방 접종phrase
vaccination

💡Pro Tip

Preventive vs. Curative

Korean emphasizes preventive healthcare, similar to English 'an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.'

⚡Gold Rule

Proactive Health

In Korean culture, proactive health measures are highly valued, especially in traditional medicine.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 미리 (in advance) and 예방한다 (to prevent), reflecting proactive health practices.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in medical, public health, and safety contexts to emphasize proactive measures.

Word Breakdown

미리
in advance
adverb
+
예방한다
to prevent
verb
한영사전

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