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간호원 meaning and pronunciation

ganhowon · nurse

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15151
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 간호원Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    ‘간호사’를 전에 이르던 말.

    English: nurse — A word used previously to refer to 'ganhosa' (nurse).

    Examples

    • 친절한 간호원.
    • 간호원이 되다.
    • 간호원이 주사를 놓다.
    • 간호원에게 묻다.
    • 간호원의 도움을 받다.
    • 간호원은 환자의 혈압을 측정하더니 걱정하지 않아도 된다고 말했다.
Origin
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