보건
The preservation of health and the prevention of disease, especially through organized community efforts.
Examples
3 of 5공공 보건 정책은 사회 전체의 안녕을 위해 중요하다.
Public health policy is important for the well-being of the entire society.
학교에서는 학생들을 대상으로 보건 교육을 실시한다.
The school conducts health education for students.
회사는 직원들을 위해 보건 관리 서비스를 제공합니다.
The company provides health management services for employees.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bo (protect) + Geon (health). Protecting health.
Quick Quiz
깨끗한 물은 지역 사회의 ____ 수준을 높이는 데 필수적이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 보건
Examples
공공 보건 정책은 사회 전체의 안녕을 위해 중요하다.
academicPublic health policy is important for the well-being of the entire society.
학교에서는 학생들을 대상으로 보건 교육을 실시한다.
formalThe school conducts health education for students.
회사는 직원들을 위해 보건 관리 서비스를 제공합니다.
businessThe company provides health management services for employees.
감기에 걸리면 보건소에 가보세요.
everydayIf you catch a cold, try going to the public health center.
요즘 보건 이슈가 뉴스에 많이 나와.
informalHealth issues are appearing on the news a lot lately.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
정신 보건
mental health
보건 환경
health environment
보건 당국
health authorities
Often Confused With
Geon-gang is personal physical/mental health; Bo-geon is the institutionalized 'preservation of health' or 'public health'.
Usage Notes
A key term for IELTS Academic topics related to medicine, government policy, and society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '건강' when referring to public institutions like '보건소'.
Memory Tip
Bo (protect) + Geon (health). Protecting health.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 保 (to protect) and 健 (healthy).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Every district in Korea has a 'Bogeonso' (Public Health Center) which provides low-cost medical services.
Quick Quiz
깨끗한 물은 지역 사회의 ____ 수준을 높이는 데 필수적이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 보건
Related Vocabulary
More health words
효과
B2A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause; the power to produce a desired result.
유지하다
B2To keep or maintain a certain state, relationship, or level without change. It is used in contexts ranging from health to international relations.
인지하다
B2To recognize or become aware of something through the senses or the mind. In academic contexts, it often refers to cognitive processes.
억제하다
B2To suppress, restrain, or hold back something, such as emotions, physical growth, inflation, or chemical reactions. It implies active control to prevent something from increasing.
취약하다
B2To be weak or easily affected/damaged by something. Often used regarding security, health, or social standing.
부작용
B2An unintended, unpleasant, or harmful result of a drug, medical treatment, or even a policy or action.
저하
B2A decline, lowering, or deterioration in level, quality, capability, or efficiency.
확산하다
B2To spread or distribute something (like a disease, rumor, or culture) over a wide area or among many people.
결핍
B2The state of lacking something essential, such as nutrients, affection, or resources.
증진하다
B2To increase or improve something like health, efficiency, or welfare.
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