Korean word

처방약

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheobangyak

Meaning

  • nounprescription medicine

Example

병원에서 처방약을 받았어요.pyeong wo ne seo cheo bang ya geul pa da sseo yo

I got prescription medicine at the hospital.

Illustration for 처방약 (prescription medicine)

More examples

의사 지시에 따라 처방약을 처방대로 복용하고 있어요.ui sa chi si e tta ra cheo bang ya geul cheo bang dae ro po gyong ha go i sseo yo

I am taking prescription medicine as directed by my doctor.

Core concept

Medicine that a doctor prescribes with specific ingredients and doses for a patient's treatment.

Common phrases

  • 처방약을 받다cheo bang ya geul pat tta

    receive prescription medicine

  • 처방약을 처방대로 복용하다cheo bang ya geul cheo bang dae ro po gyong ha da

    take prescription medicine as prescribed

  • 처방약을 바꾸다cheo bang ya geul pa kku da

    change prescription medicine

Similar words

약yak: A medicinal product taken, applied, or given to help treat a sickness or symptom.
일반약ilbanyak: Nonprescription medicine that consumers can purchase and use themselves.

Definition in Korean

의사의 처방에 따라 성분과 복용량이 정해져 약국에서 조제되거나 제공되는 약.ui sa ui cheo bang e tta ra seong bun gwa po gyong nyang i cheong hae jeo yak kku ge seo cho je doe geo na che gong doe neun yak

Word origin

The word combines 처방 (cheobang, "prescription") and 약 (yak, "medicine"), so its form directly reflects medicine provided under a prescription.

Usage tips

  • A useful real-world distinction is that this medicine is handled through a pharmacy, unlike over-the-counter medicine bought without a prescription.

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