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noun[C, U]
A disease or illness; an unhealthy condition affecting the body or mind.
jilbyeong
Pronunciation
Etymology
Sino-Korean word from 疾病, meaning “disease” or “illness.”
Examples
질병을 예방하려면 손을 자주 씻어야 한다.
jilbyeongeul yebangharyeomyeon soneul jaju ssiseoya handa
To prevent disease, you should wash your hands often.
그 질병은 빠르게 퍼졌다.
geu jilbyeongeun ppareuge peojeotda
The disease spread quickly.
질병의 원인을 찾기 위해 연구가 계속되고 있다.
jilbyeongui wonineul chatgi wihae yeonguga gyesokdoego itda
Research is continuing to find the cause of the disease.
Character Breakdown
질
jil
disease; sickness; rapid or severe condition, from Hanja 疾
병
byeong
illness; disease, from Hanja 病
Collocations
질병 예방
질병 관리
질병 치료
질병의 원인
만성 질병
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