Korean word

정신과

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheongsingwa

Meaning

  • nounpsychiatry

Example

여동생이 정신과에 다니고 있어요.yeo dong saeng i cheong sin gwa e ta ni go i sseo yo

My younger sister goes to a psychiatric clinic.

Illustration for 정신과 (psychiatry)

More examples

정신과 상담을 받고 기분이 조금 나아졌어요.cheong sin gwa sang da meul pat kko ki bu ni cho geum na a jeo sseo yo

I received counseling at a psychiatric clinic and felt a little better.

Core concept

The hospital department where specialists assess mental health problems and plan medical care.

Common phrases

  • 정신과 의사cheong sin gwa ui sa

    psychiatrist

  • 정신과 치료cheong sin gwa chi ryo

    psychiatric treatment

  • 정신과 상담cheong sin gwa sang dam

    psychiatric counseling

Similar words

정신건강의학과cheongsingeonganguihakkkwa: The formal hospital department for medical care related to mental health problems.
정신의학과cheongsinuihakkkwa: A medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating mental illnesses.
정신건강센터cheongsingeongangsenteo: A local public facility that provides mental health counseling and support.
심리상담센터simnisangdamsenteo: A counseling facility that helps people discuss emotional or personal concerns.

Definition in Korean

정신과는 정신건강 문제를 진단하여 전문의가 약물치료와 치료 계획을 세우는 병원 내의 전문 진료과이다.cheong sin gwa neun cheong sin geon gang mun je reul chin dan ha yeo cheon mu nui ga yang mul chi ryo wa chi ryo kye hoe geul se u neun pyeong won nae ui cheon mun chil lyo gwa i da

Word origin

It is formed from the Sino-Korean words for mind and a specialized medical department, so its meaning is linked directly to mental healthcare.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may associate this field mainly with counseling, but this Korean word points to a medical specialty that can include medicine and treatment planning.

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