Korean word

간호

Pronunciation

Romanizationkanho

Meaning

  • nounnursing

Example

그는 간호를 전공했어요.keu neun kan ho reul cheon gong hae sseo yo

He majored in nursing.

Illustration for 간호 (nursing)

More examples

퇴원 후 집에서의 간호가 중요해요.toe won hu chi be seo ui kan ho ga chung yo hae yo

Nursing care at home after discharge is important.

Core concept

Ongoing professional care that responds to a patient's health, cleanliness, comfort, and recovery.

Common phrases

  • 간호를 하다kan ho reul ha da

    provide nursing care

  • 간호를 받다kan ho reul pat tta

    receive nursing care

  • 간호가 필요하다kan ho ga pi ryo ha da

    need nursing care

Similar words

간병kanbyeong: Care provided beside a sick person to help with meals, bathing, and medicine.
돌봄tolbom: Everyday support that helps someone manage personal needs and stay safe.
치료chiryo: Medical care intended to restore health after illness or injury.

Definition in Korean

환자의 회복과 편의를 위해 치료·관찰·위생 관리를 포함한 돌봄을 행하는 행위나 상태를 가리키는 명사hwan ja ui hoe bok kkwa pyeo nui reul wi hae chi ryo kwan chal wi saeng kwal li reul po ham han tol bo meul haeng ha neun haeng wi na sang tae reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean components carry the ideas of watching over and protecting, making the word easy to associate with responsible care for patients.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, this word sounds more specialized than everyday help, so context usually signals health care rather than casual assistance.

Other meanings

  • patient carenoun
  • tendingnoun

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