Category: HealthPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Intermediate

한의학

/hanuihak/Roman

English meaning: Korean Traditional Medicine

Korean Definition

(한국어)

한의학은 기의 균형, 한약, 침술, 뜸을 기반으로 하는 한국 전통 의학 체계이다.

English Definition

The traditional medical system of Korea based on principles of energy balance, herbal remedies, acupuncture, and moxibustion. Rooted in classical Chinese medicine but developed distinctly in Korea, it is practiced alongside modern medicine and is covered by national health insurance.

Example

한의학은 침과 한약으로 몸의 균형을 회복시킵니다.

In English: Korean traditional medicine restores body balance with acupuncture and herbal medicine.

Synonyms

  • 한방
  • 동의학

Antonyms / Opposites

  • 서양 의학

Literary Heritage

몸이 건강해야 정신도 맑고 삶도 풍요롭다

/Momi geonganghaeya jeongsindo malkgo salmdo pungyoropda/

When the body is healthy, the mind is also clear and life is abundant.

Pak Kyongni · Novelist · 20th century CE

Toji

Toji, Volume 2, Part 3, 1973

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한국어
Korean
Script
Hangul
Family
Koreanic
Speakers
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