Korean Conversation · Level 200
15 words
Korean word
반창고
Pronunciation
Romanizationpanchanggo
Meaning
- nounadhesive bandage
Example
작은 상처에는 반창고가 필요해.cha geun sang cheo e neun pan chang go ga pi ryo hae
A small cut needs an adhesive bandage.
More examples
아이 무릎에 상처가 나서 반창고를 붙여줬어.a i mu reu be sang cheo ga na seo pan chang go reul pu chyeo jwo sseo
The child got a cut on their knee, so I put an adhesive bandage on it.
Core concept
A small sticky dressing that covers a wound, helps stop bleeding, and protects it from dirt and rubbing.
Common phrases
반창고를 붙이다pan chang go reul pu chi da
put on an adhesive bandage
반창고를 떼다pan chang go reul tte da
take off an adhesive bandage
방수 반창고pang su pan chang go
waterproof adhesive bandage
Similar words
밴드paendeu: A small sticky pad goes over a wound to control bleeding and keep it protected.
붕대pungdae: A wrapped strip of cloth supports an injured area and applies gentle pressure.
Definition in Korean
작은 상처 부위에 붙여 출혈을 막고 상처를 보호하는 접착식 보호대cha geun sang cheo pu wi e pu chyeo chul hyeo reul mak kko sang cheo reul po ho ha neun cheop chak ssik po ho dae
Word origin
The name combines Sino-Korean elements associated with binding, a wound, and medicinal plaster, reflecting a dressing fastened over an injury.
Usage tips
- English speakers may use bandage for many kinds of dressings, but this word points especially to the small ready-to-stick kind used for minor cuts and scrapes.