Korean Dictionary
How to say "Neutering" in Korean
“Neutering” in Korean is 중성화 (pronounced "jungseunghwa").
중성화
jungseunghwa
Usage & Context
Neutering is the surgical procedure to prevent pets from reproducing. Korean animal welfare organizations promote 중성화 to control stray animal populations and improve pet health.
Example Sentence
중성화 수술은 반려동물의 건강에도 도움이 된다.
Neutering also benefits the health of companion animals.
How to use 중성화 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Neutering” is 중성화, romanized as jungseunghwa.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'JOONG-seong-hwa' — 'jung' rhymes with 'young' replacing y with j, 'seong' sounds like 'suhng', and 'hwa' is one syllable 'hwah'.
More Example Sentences
Owner telling a friend about the decision
강아지 중성화 수술을 미루다가 결국 받았어요.
I kept putting off the dog's neutering surgery and finally got it done.
Local news report
길고양이 중성화 사업(TNR)이 동네에서 진행되고 있어요.
A TNR neutering program for stray cats is being conducted in the neighborhood.
Online pet forum discussion
중성화를 하면 성격이 온순해진다는 이야기가 있어요.
There's a belief that neutering makes pets' personalities gentler.
Cultural Context
중성화 is a gender-neutral term covering both spaying (female) and castration (male) — though some use 거세 specifically for males, it's considered harsh and rarely used for pets. Korea has an active TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) program for managing stray cat populations, and government subsidies often cover part of the cost for shelter-adopted pets. The decision to neuter is culturally debated among Korean pet owners, with younger generations generally pro-neuter while some older owners prefer 자연 그대로 (leaving it natural).
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
중성화 수술 했어요?
Did you get your pet neutered?
중성화 비용이 얼마예요?
How much does neutering cost?
중성화 후 회복 중이에요.
It's recovering after neutering.
Related Expressions
중성화 수술
jungseonghwa susul
neutering surgery
TNR
ti-en-al
Trap-Neuter-Return
예방 접종
yebang jeopjong
vaccination
건강 검진
geongang geomjin
health checkup
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