Korean word

중상

Pronunciation

Romanizationchungsang

Meaning

  • nounserious injury

Example

그는 사고로 중상을 당해 병원에 입원했다.keu neun sa go ro chung sang eul tang hae pyeong wo ne i bwon haet tta

He suffered a serious injury in an accident and was hospitalized.

Illustration for 중상 (serious injury)

More examples

구조대는 현장에서 중상 환자를 확인했다.ku jo dae neun hyeon jang e seo chung sang hwan ja reul hwa gin haet tta

The rescue team identified a seriously injured patient at the scene.

Core concept

A bodily injury so severe that normal function or even life is at risk.

Common phrases

  • 중상을 당하다chung sang eul tang ha da

    suffer a serious injury

  • 중상 치료chung sang chi ryo

    treatment for a serious injury

  • 중상을 입히다chung sang eul i pi da

    inflict a serious injury

Similar words

부상pusang: A physical injury or wound caused by an accident or other harm.
경상kyeongsang: A minor injury or bruise that does not greatly disrupt daily life.
상처sangcheo: A cut, tear, or other wound on the skin.
외상oesang: Deep bodily damage caused by a strong outside blow or force.

Definition in Korean

사고나 폭력으로 인해 신체에 크게 다쳐 기능이나 생명이 위협받는 상태sa go na pong nyeo geu ro in hae sin che e keu ge ta cheo ki neung i na saeng myeong i wi hyeop ppan neun sang tae

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean compound joining elements for great severity and injury to express a severe physical injury.

Usage tips

  • A separate homonym means slander, but accident, hospital, and medical contexts identify the injury sense.

Other meanings

  • slandernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 중상자chungsangjaseriously injured personnoun

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