Korean

통증
Meaning: pain; ache
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

痛
症

Example sentences

My back pain was severe, so I went to the hospital.
약을 먹고 나니 통증이 싹 가셨다.
After taking the medicine, the pain completely disappeared.
그는 허리 통증을 치료하기 위해 한방 병원을 찾았다.
He visited a Korean medicine clinic to treat his back pain.
만성적인 허리 통증은 현대인들에게 흔한 고질병 중 하나다.
Chronic back pain is one of the common chronic ailments among modern people.
환자는 우족에 통증을 느꼈다.
The patient felt pain in their right foot.

Usage Notes

Refers to a physical sensation of discomfort or suffering.

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