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독감 meaning and pronunciation

dokgam · flu; influenza

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 14757
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 독깜Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    매우 독한 유행성 감기.

    English: flu; influenza — An epidemic disease, similar to a severe cold.

    Examples

    • 독감 예방 접종.
    • 독감이 낫다.
    • 독감이 들다.
    • 독감을 치료하다.
    • 독감에 걸리다.
    • 추운 날씨가 계속되면서 유행성 독감이 크게 번지고 있다.
Origin
毒感
Categories
삶 > 병과 증상 · 건강

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