Korean

의사
Meaning: doctor; physician
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

醫
師

Example sentences

The doctor treats the patient.
저는 의사가 되고 싶어요.
I want to become a doctor.
저는 의사라고 합니다.
I am a doctor.
그는 의사로서 환자를 돌보고 있다.
He is taking care of patients as a doctor.
그의 아버지는 의사, 즉 병을 고치는 사람입니다.
His father is a doctor, in other words, a person who cures illnesses.
의사는 환자에게 절대적인 안정이 필요하다고 말했다.
The doctor said that the patient needed absolute rest.
의사가 성공적으로 수술을 마쳤습니다.
The doctor successfully completed the surgery.
의사 선생님이 내 맥을 짚어 보셨다.
The doctor felt my pulse.
의사는 환자를 살리려고 최선을 다했다.
The doctor did their best to save the patient.
의사 선생님의 말씀을 들으니 안심이 되었다.
Hearing the doctor's words, I felt relieved.

Usage Notes

Refers to a medical doctor. Can also be used with '선생님' for politeness.

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