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Korean learner dictionary

질식사

jilsiksa · death from suffocation

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 78669
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 질씩싸Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    숨통이 막히거나 산소가 부족하여 숨을 쉬지 못해 죽음.

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

    Examples

    • 연기에 의한 질식사.
    • 질식사가 발생하다.
    • 질식사를 계획하다.
    • 질식사를 당하다.
    • 질식사로 밝혀지다.
    • 질식사로 판단하다.
Origin
窒息死
Categories
삶 > 병과 증상