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통증 meaning and pronunciation

tongjeung · pain; ache

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 49309
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 통ː쯩Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    아픈 증세.

    English: pain; ache — A symptom that is painful.

    Examples

    • 허리 통증.
    • 통증이 가시다.
    • 통증이 사라지다.
    • 통증이 심하다.
    • 통증이 퍼지다.
    • 통증을 느끼다.
Origin
痛症
Categories
삶 > 병과 증상 · 건강

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