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TOPIK 4noun

예방 접종

yebang jeopjong [예방 접쫑]

예방 접종이 · 예방 접종을

vaccination, immunization

Example

아이들은 정해진 시기에 예방 접종을 받아야 해요.

Children need to get their vaccinations at set times.

Word parts

예 beforehand방 prevent접 connect종 seed

Literally 'prevent beforehand' plus 'graft a seed' — planting immunity in advance.

Good to know

Say 예방 접종을 하다/받다; with 주사 it's 예방 주사를 맞다.