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식중독

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Meaning and Usage

The word '식중독' specifically refers to food poisoning caused by consuming contaminated food or beverages. It is a common health concern and often discussed in contexts related to food safety and hygiene.

Common Contexts

You will frequently hear '식중독' in everyday conversations about health, especially when someone feels sick after eating. It is also used in news reports or warnings about outbreaks.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 식중독에 걸리다: to get food poisoning
  • 식중독 증상: symptoms of food poisoning
  • 식중독 예방: prevention of food poisoning

These collocations help you talk about causes, symptoms, and prevention measures.

Register and Politeness

'식중독' is a neutral noun used in both formal and informal contexts. It appears in medical, news, and casual conversations without change.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '식중독' with general stomach upset or indigestion. Remember, '식중독' implies poisoning from harmful bacteria or toxins in food, which is more serious than simple stomach discomfort.

Example Sentences

어제 먹은 음식 때문에 식중독에 걸렸어요.

Eoje meogeun eumsik ttaemune sikjungdok-e geollyeosseoyo.

I got food poisoning because of the food I ate yesterday.

식중독 증상이 나타나면 즉시 병원에 가야 합니다.

Sikjungdok jeungsang-i natanamyeon jeuksi byeongwon-e gaya hamnida.

If symptoms of food poisoning appear, you should go to the hospital immediately.

식중독을 예방하려면 음식을 깨끗하게 보관해야 해요.

Sikjungdok-eul yebangharyeomyeon eumsik-eul kkaekkeuthage bogwanhaeya haeyo.

To prevent food poisoning, you need to store food cleanly.