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복용

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '복용' specifically refers to the act of taking or ingesting medicine. It is a formal term often used in medical contexts, such as prescriptions, instructions, or health advice.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see '복용' in phrases related to medication instructions, such as 복용 시간 (medication time), 복용 방법 (method of taking medicine), and 복용량 (dosage). It is typically used with verbs like 하다 (to do) or instructions like 정확히 복용하다 (to take exactly).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 복용하다: to take medicine
  • 복용 시간: medication time
  • 복용 방법: method of taking medicine
  • 복용량: dosage

These collocations are essential for discussing how and when to take medicine properly.

Register and Politeness

'복용' is a formal and technical term, suitable for written instructions, medical consultations, and formal speech. In casual conversation, people might use simpler expressions like 약을 먹다 (to eat/take medicine).

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '복용' with '복장' (clothing) due to similar pronunciation. Also, avoid using '복용' for non-medical ingestion; it is strictly for medicine or supplements.

Understanding '복용' helps you communicate clearly about medication, an important topic in health-related conversations.

Example Sentences

의사의 지시에 따라 약을 정확히 복용하세요.

Uisaui jisire ttara yakeul jeonghwakhi bokyonghaseyo.

Take the medicine exactly as the doctor instructed.

복용 시간을 잊지 않도록 알람을 설정해 두세요.

Bokyong siganeul itji antorok allameul seoljeonghae duseyo.

Set an alarm so you don't forget the medication time.

이 약은 식사 후에 복용하는 것이 좋습니다.

I yakeun siksa hue bokyonghaneun geosi johseumnida.

It is better to take this medicine after meals.