English–Korean
“public health center” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpogeonso
Example
오늘 보건소에 가서 예방접종을 받았어요.o neul po geon so e ka seo ye bang jeop jjong eul pa da sseo yo
I went to the public health center today and got vaccinated.
How to say “public health center” in Korean
“Public health center” in Korean is 보건소 (pogeonso).
A community-based public service office where residents prevent illness and manage their everyday health.
Example sentences with 보건소
아이를 위해 보건소에 전화해서 예방접종 일정을 물어봤어요.a i reul wi hae po geon so e cheon hwa hae seo ye bang jeop jjong il jeong eul mu reo bwa sseo yo
I called the public health center to ask about the vaccination schedule for my child.
Tips for using 보건소
- English speakers may expect a general medical clinic, but this term mainly points to routine preventive and community health services.