Korean Dictionary
How to say "Anemia" in Korean
“Anemia” in Korean is 빈혈 (pronounced "binheol").
빈혈
binheol
Usage & Context
빈혈 is very common in Korea especially among women of reproductive age and is often discovered during routine blood tests. Korean doctors recommend iron supplements and iron-rich foods like spinach and red meat to treat 빈혈. The term is also colloquially used in Korea to describe the feeling of dizziness when standing up too quickly.
Example Sentence
빈혈이 있어서 철분 보충제를 먹고 있어요.
I have anemia so I am taking iron supplements.
How to use 빈혈 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Anemia” is 빈혈, romanized as binheol.
Usage tip
When describing symptoms, combine the word with where it hurts, when it started, and how severe it is.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 빈혈.
Pronunciation Guide
'빈' (bin) sounds like the English word 'bin'. '혈' (hyeol) is a bit trickier; the 'h' is soft, and 'yeol' is pronounced like 'yul' in 'yule' but with a quick, almost swallowed 'eo' sound, similar to 'hull' but with a 'y' sound before it. The overall flow is quick and smooth.
More Example Sentences
A person describing a sudden dizzy spell.
갑자기 일어났더니 빈혈 때문에 어지러웠어요.
I stood up suddenly and felt dizzy due to anemia (or low blood pressure/dizziness).
A doctor advising a pregnant woman.
임신 중에는 빈혈이 생기기 쉬우니 철분 섭취에 신경 써야 해요.
During pregnancy, it's easy to develop anemia, so you need to pay attention to iron intake.
A patient discussing their medical treatment plan.
빈혈 수치가 낮아서 주사를 맞아야 한다고 해요.
My anemia levels are low, so they say I need to get an injection.
Cultural Context
'빈혈' is a very common condition in Korea, especially among women, and is often discussed casually. Beyond its medical definition, '빈혈' is frequently used colloquially to describe a momentary dizzy spell or lightheadedness, even if it's not clinically diagnosed anemia. For example, someone might say '빈혈이 와요' (I'm getting dizzy/feeling anemic) after standing up too quickly. Iron supplements and iron-rich foods are popular remedies.
Editorial note
We review entries like 빈혈 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
빈혈 증상
anemia symptoms
빈혈이 심하다
to have severe anemia
빈혈약
anemia medicine
Related Expressions
어지럽다
eojireopda
to be dizzy
철분
cheolbun
iron
현기증
hyeongijeung
dizziness, vertigo
저혈압
jeohyeorap
low blood pressure
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