위생
Conditions or practices, especially cleanliness, that help maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases.
Examples
3 of 5손 씻기는 개인 위생의 기본입니다.
Washing hands is the basis of personal hygiene.
식당에 대한 위생 점검이 실시되었습니다.
A hygiene inspection of the restaurant was conducted.
여기 위생 상태가 왜 이래?
Why is the hygiene status like this here?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Wi-Saeng sounds like 'We sang' while washing hands to keep hygiene.
Quick Quiz
여름철에는 식중독 예방을 위해 식품 ____에 주의해야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 위생
Examples
손 씻기는 개인 위생의 기본입니다.
everydayWashing hands is the basis of personal hygiene.
식당에 대한 위생 점검이 실시되었습니다.
formalA hygiene inspection of the restaurant was conducted.
여기 위생 상태가 왜 이래?
informalWhy is the hygiene status like this here?
공중 위생 수준의 향상은 평균 수명 연장에 기여했다.
academicImprovement in public hygiene levels contributed to the extension of average lifespan.
식품 위생 규정을 철저히 준수하십시오.
businessPlease strictly comply with food hygiene regulations.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
위생에 신경 쓰다
to pay attention to hygiene
위생을 철저히 하다
to be thorough with hygiene
위생 문제가 발생하다
hygiene issues occur
Often Confused With
Cheong-gyeol is just visual 'cleanliness'; wi-saeng is 'hygiene' for health purposes.
Usage Notes
High frequency in IELTS topics about health, diet, and public infrastructure.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '깨끗함' (cleanliness) when the more formal '위생' is required in academic writing.
Memory Tip
Wi-Saeng sounds like 'We sang' while washing hands to keep hygiene.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 衛生 (protect + life).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Since the pandemic, 'wi-saeng' (hygiene) has become an even more dominant topic in Korean daily life and media.
Quick Quiz
여름철에는 식중독 예방을 위해 식품 ____에 주의해야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 위생
Related Vocabulary
More health words
질병
B1A condition of being unwell or having a specific sickness in the body or mind. It is a formal term for disease or illness.
정신적
B1Relating to the mind or spirit, as opposed to the physical body. It covers psychology, emotions, and mental well-being.
누적되다
B1To be accumulated or added up over a period of time. It is frequently used to describe the buildup of fatigue, debt, or environmental damage.
점검
B1The act of inspecting or checking something thoroughly to see if there are any problems or if it is functioning correctly. Often used for safety checks or health examinations.
기대수명
B1The average number of years that a person may expect to live; life expectancy.
영양소
B2Chemical substances found in food that are necessary for the growth and maintenance of the body. This word is essential for IELTS topics regarding diet, health, and lifestyle.
섭취
B2The act of taking in food, drink, or nutrients into the body.
회복
B2The process of returning to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. It can also refer to the restoration of an economy or a relationship to its original good condition.
효능
B2The power or capacity to produce a desired effect, especially regarding medicine, food, or specific methods.
의존성
B2The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else. It is often used in medical contexts (addiction) or technical contexts (system dependencies).
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