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Korean learner dictionary

질식

jilsik · suffocation

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 83778
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 질씩, 질씨기, 질씩또, 질씽만Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    숨통이 막히거나 산소가 부족하여 숨을 쉬지 못함.

    English: suffocation — The state of not being able to breathe by obstructing the air passages or depriving him/her of air.

    Examples

    • 가스 질식.
    • 질식 사고.
    • 질식 상태.
    • 질식의 고통.
    • 질식이 되다.
    • 질식을 시키다.
Origin
窒息
Categories
삶 > 병과 증상