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TOPIK 6noun

절개

jeolgae

절개가 · 절개를

incision, cutting open

Example

의사가 배를 작게 절개해서 수술했어요.

The doctor made a small incision in the abdomen to operate.

Word parts

절 cut개 open

Literally 'cut open'.

Good to know

Don't confuse with 절개 (節槪, integrity, loyalty) — same sound, used in old stories about virtue.