Korean word

상비약

Pronunciation

Romanizationsangbiyak

Meaning

  • nounmedicine to keep on hand

Example

여행 갈 때 상비약을 챙기는 게 좋아요.yeo haeng kal ttae sang bi ya geul chaeng gi neun ke cho a yo

When traveling, it's a good idea to pack some medicine to have on hand.

Illustration for 상비약 (medicine to keep on hand)

More examples

어린이가 있는 집에서는 상비약을 손이 닿지 않는 곳에 보관하세요.eo ri ni ga in neun chi be seo neun sang bi ya geul so ni ta chi an neun ko se po gwan ha se yo

In a home with children, keep medicines for emergencies out of their reach.

Core concept

Everyday remedies and simple first-aid supplies waiting nearby when a minor problem appears.

Common phrases

  • 상비약을 보관하다sang bi ya geul po gwan ha da

    store medicines kept on hand

  • 상비약을 복용하다sang bi ya geul po gyong ha da

    take medicines kept on hand

  • 상비약을 확인하다sang bi ya geul hwa gin ha da

    check medicines kept on hand

Similar words

일반의약품ilbanuiyakpum: Nonprescription medicine sold at pharmacies for mild pain, stomach trouble, and similar problems.
진통제chintongje: Medicine taken to reduce or remove physical pain such as a headache or menstrual cramps.

Definition in Korean

여행이나 등교 등 외출할 때와 집에서 갑작스런 복통·두통·가벼운 상처에 대비해 평소 준비해 두는 약과 기본 응급용품을 말한다.yeo haeng i na teung gyo teung oe chul hal ttae wa chi be seo kap jjak sseu reon pok tong tu tong ka byeo un sang cheo e tae bi hae pyeong so chun bi hae tu neun yak kkwa ki bon eung geu byong pu meul mal han da

Word origin

상비 (sangbi, "keeping something ready") combines with 약 (yak, "medicine") to form a word for medicine kept ready.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful when packing because it can cover more than pills, including small items for treating minor injuries.

Opposites

  • 처방약cheobangyakdoctor-prescribed medicinenoun
  • 전문의약품cheonmunuiyakpummedicine requiring a prescriptionnoun

Related words

  • 상비약품sangbiyakpumstocked medicinesnoun

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