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반창고

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What is 반창고?

반창고 is the Korean word for a plaster or sticking plaster, commonly used to cover small cuts or wounds to protect them from infection and help healing.

Usage in Daily Life

You will often hear 반창고 in contexts related to first aid or minor injuries. It is a very common household item and is frequently mentioned when talking about treating small injuries.

Common Collocations

  • 반창고를 붙이다: to put on a plaster
  • 반창고가 떨어지다: the plaster falls off
  • 반창고를 교체하다: to change the plaster

These phrases are useful when describing the action of applying or managing a plaster.

Register and Politeness

반창고 is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 반창고 with 붕대 (bandage). 반창고 is usually a small adhesive plaster, while 붕대 refers to a larger bandage used for bigger wounds or support. Use 반창고 for minor cuts and scrapes.

Example Sentences

손가락에 상처가 나서 반창고를 붙였어요.

Songarak-e sangcheoga naseo banchanggo-reul butyeosseoyo.

I got a cut on my finger, so I put on a plaster.

운동할 때 반창고를 붙이면 상처가 더 빨리 낫는 것 같아요.

Undonghal ttae banchanggo-reul butimyeon sangcheoga deo ppalli natneun geot gatayo.

If you put on a plaster while exercising, the wound seems to heal faster.

반창고가 없으면 작은 상처도 감염될 수 있으니 꼭 챙기세요.

Banchanggo-ga eopseumyeon jageun sangcheodo gamyeomdoel su isseuni kkok chaenggiseoyo.

If you don't have a plaster, even small wounds can get infected, so be sure to bring some.