Korean word

만성

Pronunciation

Romanizationmanseong

Meaning

  • nounchronic

Example

만성 피로 때문에 자주 피곤해요.man seong pi ro ttae mu ne cha ju pi gon hae yo

I often feel tired because of chronic fatigue.

Illustration for 만성 (chronic)

More examples

만성 통증 때문에 잠을 잘 못 자요.man seong tong jeung ttae mu ne cha meul chal mot cha yo

I cannot sleep well because of chronic pain.

Core concept

A problem or tendency that continues for a long time and keeps returning.

Common phrases

  • 만성 피로man seong pi ro

    chronic fatigue

  • 만성 스트레스man seong seu teu re seu

    chronic stress

  • 만성 통증man seong tong jeung

    chronic pain

Similar words

계속kyesok: An action or situation continues without a break once it starts.
지속chisok: A state or activity remains in place for an extended period.
장기changgi: A time span that extends well beyond the short term.

Definition in Korean

오랜 기간에 걸쳐 습관적이거나 반복적으로 나타나는 성향이나 문제를 가리키는 말.o raen ki ga ne keol cheo seup kkwan jeo gi geo na pan bok jjeo geu ro na ta na neun seong hyang i na mun je reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean formation joins the idea of something lingering with the meaning of a quality, producing the sense of a long-lasting condition or tendency.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often connect chronic mainly with illness, but this Korean word also applies to ongoing problems and habits, which makes the time element especially important.

Opposites

  • 일시성ilssiseongtemporarinessnoun

Related words

  • 만성화manseonghwachronicitynoun
  • 만성적manseongjeokchronicadjective

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