Level 4

부상

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '부상' primarily means 'injury' or 'wound,' especially in contexts related to physical harm such as sports, accidents, or medical situations. It is a noun used to describe damage to the body.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '부상' in sports commentary, medical reports, or everyday conversations when someone talks about getting hurt. It is a formal and neutral term suitable for both spoken and written Korean.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 부상을 입다: to get injured
  • 부상 치료: injury treatment
  • 부상으로 인해: due to injury

These collocations are very common and useful for describing situations involving physical harm.

Important Notes

Do not confuse '부상' (injury) with '부상' (promotion or rising status), which is a homonym but used in different contexts. The injury meaning is the most common and relevant for TOPIK learners at level 4.

Summary

Use '부상' when talking about physical injuries. It is a key word in medical and sports contexts and helps you describe accidents or harm clearly and naturally.

Example Sentences

그 선수는 경기 중에 심각한 부상을 입었다.

Geu seonsuneun gyeonggi junge simgakhan busangeul ibeotda.

That player suffered a serious injury during the game.

부상 치료를 위해 병원에 입원했다.

Busang chiryoreul wihae byeongwone ipwonhaetda.

He was hospitalized for injury treatment.

부상으로 인해 다음 경기에 출전하지 못했다.

Busangeuro inhae daeum gyeonggie chuljeonhaji mothaetda.

Due to injury, he could not participate in the next game.