المعنى
To consume medication for health purposes.
خلفية ثقافية
The '30 minutes after a meal' rule is a cultural staple. Pharmacists will often write '30분' in large letters on the bag. This is partly to protect the stomach lining and partly to create a routine. Koreans often use the word '약' (medicine) metaphorically. For example, '쓴 소리가 약이다' means 'bitter words are medicine' (tough love is good for you). There is a high level of trust in pharmacists. People often go to the pharmacy for minor ailments (like a small cold or indigestion) and ask for a 'mixed' dose, which the pharmacist prepares on the spot. The term '복용' is also used in the context of 'doping' in sports, known as '약물 복용' (taking prohibited substances).
Sound like a local
When a pharmacist gives you instructions, nodding and saying '네, 복용법대로 하겠습니다' (I will follow the dosage instructions) will make you sound highly proficient.
Don't 'drink' pills
Even if you use a lot of water, never say '약을 마시다' for pills. It sounds like you are drinking the pills themselves like a beverage.
المعنى
To consume medication for health purposes.
Sound like a local
When a pharmacist gives you instructions, nodding and saying '네, 복용법대로 하겠습니다' (I will follow the dosage instructions) will make you sound highly proficient.
Don't 'drink' pills
Even if you use a lot of water, never say '약을 마시다' for pills. It sounds like you are drinking the pills themselves like a beverage.
The 'Eat' Verb
Remember that '먹다' is the default for medicine. '복용' is the 'upgrade' for formal situations.
Hanja helps
Remembering {用|용} (use) helps you learn other words like {사용|使用} (use) and {이용|利用} (utilize).
اختبر نفسك
Choose the most appropriate word for a pharmacist to use.
약사: '이 약은 하루에 두 번 ______.'
'복용하세요' is the standard formal instruction used by medical professionals.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '복용하다'.
부작용이 있으면 즉시 약 ______을 중단하십시오.
In formal warnings, the noun form '복용' is used.
Match the sentence to the correct situation.
Sentence: '현재 복용 중인 약이 있으신가요?'
This is a standard question asked by doctors during a consultation.
Complete the dialogue between a doctor and a patient.
의사: '이 약은 꼭 식사 후에 드셔야 합니다.' 환자: '네, ______.'
Responding to a doctor with '복용하겠습니다' shows you respect the medical advice.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Register Comparison: Taking Medicine
Forms of Medication for '복용'
Pills
- • 알약
- • 캡슐
Liquid
- • 물약
- • 시럽
Powder
- • 가루약
بنك التمارين
4 تمارين약사: '이 약은 하루에 두 번 ______.'
'복용하세요' is the standard formal instruction used by medical professionals.
부작용이 있으면 즉시 약 ______을 중단하십시오.
In formal warnings, the noun form '복용' is used.
Sentence: '현재 복용 중인 약이 있으신가요?'
This is a standard question asked by doctors during a consultation.
의사: '이 약은 꼭 식사 후에 드셔야 합니다.' 환자: '네, ______.'
Responding to a doctor with '복용하겠습니다' shows you respect the medical advice.
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الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, you can, especially in a formal context. However, for daily life, '비타민 먹다' is more common.
No, it's not rude, but '복용하다' sounds more educated and precise in that setting.
'복용' is from the patient's side (taking it), while '투약' is from the provider's side (giving it).
Yes, '복용' covers all forms of oral medication: pills, powders, and liquids.
You use '과다 복용' (excessive intake).
It sounds too formal. Use '약 먹자' or '약 먹어' instead.
It's a shortened form of '약을 복용함', often used in terms like '복약 안내' (medication guide).
In a news report, yes ('약물 복용'). In a movie or street talk, they use '약(을) 하다'.
Historically, medicine was often herbal decoctions or powders that were consumed like food/soup.
Usually, yes. It implies a 'regimen' rather than just taking a random aspirin.
عبارات ذات صلة
약을 먹다
similarTo take medicine (casual)
투약하다
specialized formTo administer medicine
복약 지도
builds onMedication counseling
오남용
contrastMisuse and abuse
장기 복용
specialized formLong-term use
