질병

jilbyeong

noun★Intermediate

general

A condition of the body or mind that causes physical or mental impairment, often requiring medical treatment.

의사는 그의 질병이 만성적이라고 진단했다.

The doctor diagnosed his condition as chronic.

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In Korean, '질병' is a general term for any illness or disease, whether physical or mental.

Collocations

질병 예방disease prevention질병 치료disease treatment전염성 질병infectious disease

질병 관리phrase

disease management

질병의 원인phrase

cause of disease

'질병' is more formal and often used in medical or official contexts, while '병' is more casual.

In medical documents or formal settings, '질병' is preferred over '병' for clarity and professionalism.

Derived from the Sino-Korean roots '질' (疾, meaning 'sickness') and '병' (病, meaning 'disease').

While '질병' is a general term, '병' is more commonly used in everyday speech for 'illness' or 'sickness'.

질

sickness

root

병

disease

root

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