Korean word

중독

Pronunciation

Romanizationchungdok

Meaning

  • nounaddiction

Example

그는 게임 중독에 빠졌다.keu neun ke im chung do ge ppa jeot tta

He became addicted to games.

Illustration for 중독 (addiction)

More examples

인터넷 중독 때문에 잠을 잘 못 잔다.in teo net chung dok ttae mu ne cha meul chal mot chan da

I can't sleep well because of internet addiction.

Core concept

A condition in which desire for a substance or behavior overrides a person's ability to regulate it.

Common phrases

  • 알코올 중독al ko ol chung dok

    alcohol addiction

  • 인터넷 중독in teo net chung dok

    internet addiction

  • 도박 중독to bak chung dok

    gambling addiction

Similar words

의존uijon: A condition in which continued support from something else feels necessary.
강박kangbak: A persistent inner pressure to perform an act or follow a thought repeatedly.
집착chipchak: A fixation on a particular object or idea that makes letting go difficult.

Definition in Korean

어떤 물질이나 행위에 강하게 끌려 스스로 조절하지 못하는 상태를 이르는 명사.eo tteon mul jji ri na haeng wi e kang ha ge kkeul lyeo seu seu ro cho jeol ha ji mo ta neun sang tae reul i reu neun myeong sa

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean formation first described toxic poisoning and later came to express dependence that is difficult to control.

Usage tips

  • When this word appears in a serious discussion, details about duration and effects help distinguish a clinical concern from a playful comment about a favorite pastime.

Other meanings

  • poisoningnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 중독자chungdokjjaaddictnoun
  • 중독되다chungdokttoedabecome addictedverb
  • 중독성chungdoksseongaddictivenessnoun

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