Korean word

혈당

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyeoldang

Meaning

  • nounblood sugar

Example

병원에서 혈당을 재봤어요.pyeong wo ne seo hyeol dang eul chae bwa sseo yo

I measured my blood sugar at the hospital.

Illustration for 혈당 (blood sugar)

More examples

아침에 혈당 수치가 높았어요.a chi me hyeol dang su chi ga no pa sseo yo

My blood sugar level was high in the morning.

Core concept

It is the measurable level of glucose in the bloodstream.

Common phrases

  • 혈당 수치hyeol dang su chi

    blood sugar level

Similar words

혈당 수치hyeoldang suchi: A numerical reading that expresses the glucose level in the blood.
혈당치hyeoldangchi: A specific value representing the glucose level in the bloodstream.

Definition in Korean

혈액 중 포도당의 농도 수치나 상태를 이르는 말.hyeo raek chung po do dang ui nong do su chi na sang tae reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound 혈당 (hyeoldang, "blood sugar") combines 혈 (hyeol, "blood") with 당 (dang, "sugar"), so its form directly reflects glucose in the blood.

Usage tips

  • Recognizing this word helps learners follow everyday health talk about glucose tests, diet, and keeping levels within a healthy range.

Related words

  • 혈당계hyeoldanggyeblood glucose meternoun
  • 혈당측정hyeoldangcheukjjeongblood sugar measurementnoun
  • 혈당관리hyeoldanggwalliblood sugar managementnoun

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