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알약 meaning and pronunciation

alyak · pill; tablet

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 66783
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 알략, 알랴기, 알략또, 알량만Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    가루약을 뭉쳐서 눌러 작고 둥글게 만든 약.

    English: pill; tablet — A small, round type of medicine, made by clumping and pressing powder medicine.

    Examples

    • 알약 한 알.
    • 알약을 먹다.
    • 알약을 복용하다.
    • 알약을 삼키다.
    • 알약을 조제하다.
    • 지수는 알약 두 알을 물과 함께 삼켰다.
Origin
알藥
Categories
삶 > 약품류

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