The verb '주사하다' specifically refers to the medical act of injecting medication into the body via a needle.
Word in 30 Seconds
- To administer medication using a syringe.
- Commonly used in medical and clinical settings.
- Refers to the act of injecting substances into the body.
개요
'주사하다'는 한자어 '주사(注射)'에 동사화 접미사 '-하다'가 결합된 형태입니다. 의료 현장에서 가장 흔히 쓰이는 단어로, 액체 상태의 약물을 바늘을 이용해 체내로 주입하는 과정을 뜻합니다. 2) 사용 패턴: 주로 '약물을 주사하다', '팔에 주사하다'와 같이 목적어나 장소를 나타내는 조사와 함께 쓰입니다. 피동형인 '주사되다'나 명사형인 '주사'로도 자주 활용됩니다. 3) 공통적 맥락: 예방 접종을 하거나, 수술 전 마취를 할 때, 혹은 특정 질병의 치료제를 투여할 때 사용합니다. 일상 대화에서는 '주사를 맞다'라는 표현을 더 자주 쓰지만, 의료 기록이나 설명서에서는 '주사하다'가 표준적으로 사용됩니다. 4) 유의어 비교: '투여하다'는 약을 먹거나 바르는 것을 포함한 더 넓은 의미의 단어인 반면, '주사하다'는 반드시 주사기라는 도구를 사용한다는 점에서 더 구체적입니다.
Examples
의사가 환자에게 약을 주사했다.
everydayThe doctor injected the medicine into the patient.
본 약물은 정맥에 주사해야 합니다.
formalThis medication must be injected intravenously.
예방 접종 주사를 맞으러 병원에 갔다.
informalI went to the hospital to get a vaccination.
정맥 주사 시 감염 방지에 유의하십시오.
academicPlease be careful about infection prevention during intravenous injection.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
주사를 놓다
to give an injection
주사를 맞다
to get an injection
Often Confused With
This is a broader term for administering medication, including oral pills, creams, or injections. '주사하다' is limited specifically to injections.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '주사하다' when describing the medical procedure from the perspective of the medical professional. Use '주사를 맞다' when describing the experience from the patient's perspective. Avoid using '주사하다' for oral medications.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '주사하다' when they mean they received an injection. Remember that '주사하다' is an active verb for the person giving the shot. Also, don't confuse it with '주사' meaning drunken habits.
Tips
Use '주사를 맞다' for yourself
When you are the patient receiving the injection, use '주사를 맞다' instead of '주사하다'. '주사하다' implies you are the one performing the injection.
Do not confuse with '주사' (drunken behavior)
The word '주사' is a homonym. It can mean 'injection' or 'drunken behavior'. Context is essential to distinguish the two.
Medical terminology in Korea
In Korean hospitals, '주사하다' is the standard formal term used in medical charts and professional communication between doctors and nurses.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sino-Korean characters 注(부을 주) and 射(쏠 사), literally meaning 'to pour and shoot' into the body.
Cultural Context
In Korea, injections are often perceived as more effective than oral medicine. Therefore, patients frequently request injections ('주사 놔주세요') at clinics, even for minor illnesses.
Memory Tip
Think of '주(Ju) + 사(Sa)' as 'Ju-needle-sa'. Imagine a needle (Sa) being used to inject (Ju) medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions'주사하다'는 의사나 간호사가 환자에게 약을 넣는 행위 자체를 뜻합니다. 반면 '주사를 맞다'는 환자의 입장에서 시술을 받는 경험을 표현할 때 사용합니다.
일상 대화에서는 '주사하다'보다 '주사를 맞다'를 훨씬 더 많이 사용합니다. '주사하다'는 다소 딱딱하고 전문적인 느낌을 줍니다.
병원에서 진료를 받을 때, 건강검진을 할 때, 혹은 예방접종을 할 때 사용합니다. 구체적인 약물 투여 행위를 설명할 때 적합합니다.
Test Yourself
간호사가 환자에게 약을 ___.
주어인 간호사가 약을 투여하는 행위이므로 능동형인 '주사했습니다'가 적절합니다.
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Summary
The verb '주사하다' specifically refers to the medical act of injecting medication into the body via a needle.
- To administer medication using a syringe.
- Commonly used in medical and clinical settings.
- Refers to the act of injecting substances into the body.
Use '주사를 맞다' for yourself
When you are the patient receiving the injection, use '주사를 맞다' instead of '주사하다'. '주사하다' implies you are the one performing the injection.
Do not confuse with '주사' (drunken behavior)
The word '주사' is a homonym. It can mean 'injection' or 'drunken behavior'. Context is essential to distinguish the two.
Medical terminology in Korea
In Korean hospitals, '주사하다' is the standard formal term used in medical charts and professional communication between doctors and nurses.
Examples
4 of 4의사가 환자에게 약을 주사했다.
The doctor injected the medicine into the patient.
본 약물은 정맥에 주사해야 합니다.
This medication must be injected intravenously.
예방 접종 주사를 맞으러 병원에 갔다.
I went to the hospital to get a vaccination.
정맥 주사 시 감염 방지에 유의하십시오.
Please be careful about infection prevention during intravenous injection.
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