To examine a patient medically to determine their health status.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A doctor examines a patient to diagnose their health condition.
- Commonly used in medical settings during clinical appointments.
- Refers to the act of assessing symptoms and physical state.
개요
'진찰하다'는 '진단'과 '찰찰'의 의미가 합쳐진 단어로, 의사가 환자의 질병이나 상처를 확인하기 위해 신체 상태를 검사하는 것을 의미합니다. 2) 사용 패턴: 주로 '의사가 환자를 진찰하다'라는 구조로 쓰입니다. 목적어인 환자 뒤에 조사 '를'을 붙여 사용하며, 과거형 '진찰했다'나 진행형 '진찰하고 있다'로 활용됩니다. 3) 공통 상황: 병원 진료실에서 가장 흔하게 쓰입니다. 의사가 청진기를 사용하거나 환자에게 증상을 물어보는 모든 과정이 진찰에 포함됩니다. 4) 유의어 비교: '검사하다'는 신체 내부의 상태를 기계로 확인하는 것에 초점이 있다면, '진찰하다'는 의사가 직접 환자의 상태를 종합적으로 보고 판단하는 의료적 행위 전반을 뜻합니다.
Examples
의사 선생님이 환자를 진찰하고 있습니다.
everydayThe doctor is examining the patient.
어제 병원에서 진찰을 받았습니다.
formalI had a medical examination at the hospital yesterday.
어디가 아파서 진찰하러 왔니?
informalWhere does it hurt that you came for an exam?
본 연구는 환자를 진찰하는 과정에서 시작되었다.
academicThis study began during the process of examining patients.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
진찰 시간
consultation time
진찰 예약
appointment for examination
진찰 결과
results of the examination
Often Confused With
Refers to testing or inspecting, often using tools or labs, rather than the doctor's direct physical observation.
Broader term covering the entire clinical process including diagnosis, treatment, and consultation.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '진찰하다' only when a doctor is the subject. For patients, always use '진찰받다'. It is a formal term typically used in clinic or hospital settings.
Common Mistakes
Many learners say '나는 의사를 진찰했다' when they mean they visited the doctor. Remember that the patient receives the action. Also, avoid using it for non-medical inspections.
Tips
Use '받다' for patients
Remember that doctors '진찰하다' (perform), but patients '진찰받다' (receive). Using the correct particle is essential for natural speech.
Don't confuse with '수술하다'
Do not use '진찰하다' when talking about surgery. Surgery is '수술하다', while examination is just checking.
Hospital culture in Korea
In Korea, visiting a doctor is often referred to as '병원에 가다'. '진찰' is the formal term used within the clinic.
Word Origin
Derived from the Hanja characters '診' (to diagnose) and '察' (to observe). Together they represent the medical act of observing to diagnose.
Cultural Context
In Korea, the doctor-patient relationship is highly formal. Using the correct verb forms like '진찰하다' versus '진찰받다' is important for showing respect.
Memory Tip
Think of '진' (diagnosis) + '찰' (observe). Imagine a doctor looking closely to diagnose your health.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions진찰은 의사가 직접 환자를 보고 판단하는 전체 과정을 말하고, 검사는 피검사나 엑스레이처럼 특정 도구나 장비를 이용해 상태를 확인하는 구체적인 행위를 뜻합니다.
보통 '진찰받으러 왔습니다'라고 말합니다. '진찰하다'는 의사의 행동이고, 환자는 '진찰을 받다'라고 표현합니다.
진찰은 신체 상태를 확인하는 행위 자체에 집중하고, 진료는 상태 확인부터 처방, 치료까지 포함하는 더 넓은 의미의 의료 서비스입니다.
의사가 환자를 진찰했다와 같이 쓰입니다. 격식 있는 자리에서는 '진찰하셨습니다'와 같이 높임말을 사용합니다.
Test Yourself
의사 선생님께서 환자를 ___.
의사가 주체이므로 존칭을 포함한 능동형인 '진찰하셨습니다'가 적절합니다.
환자의 행동으로 옳은 것은?
환자는 진찰을 받는 대상이므로 '받았다'를 사용합니다.
[진찰하다 / 의사 / 환자를 / 가 / 선생님 / ]
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Summary
To examine a patient medically to determine their health status.
- A doctor examines a patient to diagnose their health condition.
- Commonly used in medical settings during clinical appointments.
- Refers to the act of assessing symptoms and physical state.
Use '받다' for patients
Remember that doctors '진찰하다' (perform), but patients '진찰받다' (receive). Using the correct particle is essential for natural speech.
Don't confuse with '수술하다'
Do not use '진찰하다' when talking about surgery. Surgery is '수술하다', while examination is just checking.
Hospital culture in Korea
In Korea, visiting a doctor is often referred to as '병원에 가다'. '진찰' is the formal term used within the clinic.
Examples
4 of 4의사 선생님이 환자를 진찰하고 있습니다.
The doctor is examining the patient.
어제 병원에서 진찰을 받았습니다.
I had a medical examination at the hospital yesterday.
어디가 아파서 진찰하러 왔니?
Where does it hurt that you came for an exam?
본 연구는 환자를 진찰하는 과정에서 시작되었다.
This study began during the process of examining patients.
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