🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

위생

Pronunciation / Transliteration: wisaeng

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Hygiene/ˈhaɪ.dʒiːn/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"좋은 위생 습관은 질병 예방에 중요합니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.

    "Good hygiene practices, such as regular handwashing, can significantly reduce the spread of infections."
  2. 2

    The science of health and its maintenance.

    "The study of hygiene includes understanding the impact of sanitation on public health."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'hygiene' originates from the Greek word 'hygieinē', which means 'health' and is derived from 'Hygieia', the goddess of health in Greek mythology. The word entered the English language in the late 19th century, evolving to encompass practices that promote health and cleanliness.

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