Korean word

처치

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheochi

Meaning

  • nountreatment

Example

그 상처에 대한 처치가 필요해요.keu sang cheo e tae han cheo chi ga pi ryo hae yo

The wound needs treatment.

Illustration for 처치 (treatment)

More examples

응급상황에서는 신속한 처치가 생명을 구할 수 있어요.eung geup ssang hwang e seo neun sin so kan cheo chi ga saeng myeong eul ku hal ssu i sseo yo

In an emergency, prompt treatment can save lives.

Core concept

Practical action that puts an injury or problem under control and prevents further trouble.

Common phrases

  • 응급 처치eung geup cheo chi

    first aid

  • 초기 처치cho gi cheo chi

    initial treatment

  • 적절한 처치cheok jjeol han cheo chi

    proper treatment

Similar words

조치chochi: A necessary response addresses a danger or conflict through a clear practical measure.
응급처치eunggeupcheochi: Quick care in an emergency limits harm until trained medical help can take over.
치료chiryo: Medical care supports healing from an illness or injury and recovery of normal health.
처방cheobang: A doctor decides which medicine a patient needs, the dose, and the length of use.

Definition in Korean

문제나 부상에 대해 상황을 바로잡고 더 악화되지 않도록 손을 써서 처리하거나 치료하는 행위.mun je na pu sang e tae hae sang hwang eul pa ro jap kko teo a kwa doe ji an to rok so neul sseo seo cheo ri ha geo na chi ryo ha neun haeng wi

Word origin

처치 (cheochi, "treatment") is a Sino-Korean formation whose historical elements are linked to dealing with something and setting it in place.

Usage tips

  • It is a useful choice when the focus is on what was done at a critical moment rather than on the full recovery process.

Opposites

  • 방치pangchineglectnoun

Related words

  • 처치하다cheochihadatreatverb
  • 처치법cheochibeoptreatment methodnoun
  • 처치실cheochisiltreatment roomnoun

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