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예방 meaning and pronunciation

yebang · prevention

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 14137
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 예ː방Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    병이나 사고 등이 생기지 않도록 미리 막음.

    English: prevention — The act of taking precautionary measures to prevent a disease, accident, etc.

    Examples

    • 감기 예방.
    • 산불 예방.
    • 화재 예방.
    • 예방이 되다.
    • 예방을 하다.
    • 병은 생기기 전에 예방을 하는 것이 가장 좋다.
Origin
豫防
Categories
삶 > 치료 행위

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