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TOPIK 3noun

질병

jilbyeong [질뼝]

질병이 · 질병을

disease, illness

Example

손을 자주 씻으면 많은 질병을 예방할 수 있어요.

Washing your hands often can prevent many diseases.

Word parts

질 disease병 sickness

Literally 'disease and sickness.'

Good to know

질병 is formal and written; in conversation people usually just say 병.