숙주가 · 숙주를
host (organism a parasite or virus lives on)
Example
이 바이러스는 박쥐를 숙주로 삼는 것으로 알려져 있습니다.
This virus is known to use bats as its host.
Word parts
숙 lodge+주 master
Literally 'the master of the lodging' — the one who houses the guest.
Good to know
Don't confuse it with 숙주나물 (mung bean sprouts) — same sound, unrelated food word.
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