Korean word

심폐소생술

Pronunciation

Romanizationsimpyesosaengsul

Meaning

  • nounCPR

Example

학교에서 심폐소생술을 배웠다.hak kkyo e seo sim pye so saeng su reul pae wot tta

I learned CPR at school.

Illustration for 심폐소생술 (CPR)

More examples

밤에 길에서 사람을 발견해 우리는 함께 심폐소생술을 시도했다.pa me ki re seo sa ra meul pal gyeon hae u ri neun ham kke sim pye so saeng su reul si do haet tta

At night, we found someone in the street and tried CPR together.

Core concept

Emergency care that presses the chest to keep blood moving and may add breaths to support the heart and lungs.

Common phrases

  • 심폐소생술을 배우다sim pye so saeng su reul pae u da

    learn CPR

  • 심폐소생술을 배워두다sim pye so saeng su reul pae wo du da

    learn CPR beforehand

  • 심폐소생술 강습에 참가하다sim pye so saeng sul kang seu be cham ga ha da

    attend a CPR course

Similar words

가슴압박kaseumapppak: A hands-on technique that uses firm chest pressure to help circulate blood.
인공호흡ingonghoheup: A method of giving air to someone who cannot breathe independently.
응급처치eunggeupcheochi: Basic emergency treatment that limits harm until professional medical help arrives.

Definition in Korean

심장과 폐의 기능을 회복하거나 유지하기 위해 손으로 가슴을 압박하고 필요시 인공호흡을 병행하는 응급 의료 기술sim jang gwa pye ui ki neung eul hoe bo ka geo na yu ji ha gi wi hae so neu ro ka seu meul ap ppa ka go pi ryo si in gong ho heu beul pyeong haeng ha neun eung geup ui ryo ki sul

Word origin

The term is a Sino-Korean compound built from elements meaning heart and lungs, revival, and technique.

Usage tips

  • This word refers to a specific emergency procedure rather than first aid in general, so it fits lessons about emergency response and medical training.

Related words

  • 심폐소생술실습simpyesosaengsulsilseupCPR practicenoun
  • 심폐소생술강습simpyesosaengsulgangseupCPR trainingnoun

Word lists with this word