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수술

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '수술' (susul) specifically refers to 'surgery' or a surgical operation. It is a noun commonly used in medical contexts when discussing procedures performed by doctors.

Common Contexts

'수술' is often used when talking about medical treatment plans, recovery, or hospital stays. It can appear in phrases like '수술을 받다' (to undergo surgery) or '수술 후' (after surgery).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 수술을 받다: to undergo surgery; used when a patient is having an operation.
  • 수술 후: after surgery; used to describe the period following an operation.
  • 긴장하다 수술 전에: to be nervous before surgery; expresses emotional state related to surgery.

Register and Politeness

'수술' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When combined with polite verbs or honorifics, it fits well in medical consultations or conversations with doctors.

Common Learner Notes

Learners sometimes confuse '수술' with general medical treatment words like '치료' (treatment). Remember, '수술' specifically means a surgical procedure, not general treatment or medicine.

Example Sentences

의사는 환자에게 수술이 필요하다고 말했다.

Uisaneun hwanjaege susuri piryohadago malhaetda.

The doctor said the patient needs surgery.

수술 후에는 충분한 휴식이 중요하다.

Susul hueneun chungbunhan hyusigi jungyohada.

After surgery, sufficient rest is important.

그는 수술을 받기 전에 긴장했다.

Geuneun susureul batgi jeone ginjanghaetda.

He was nervous before undergoing surgery.