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TOPIK 4noun

증세

jeungse

증세가 · 증세를

symptoms, condition (of an illness)

Example

감기 증세가 있으면 집에서 푹 쉬세요.

If you have cold symptoms, get plenty of rest at home.

Word parts

증 symptom세 force

Literally 'symptom's force'.

Good to know

증상 is a specific symptom; 증세 is the overall state of an illness, but they often overlap.