Korean Dictionary
How to say "Prescription" in Korean
“Prescription” in Korean is 처방전 (pronounced "cheobangjon").
처방전
cheobangjon
Usage & Context
처방전 is the prescription slip given by a Korean doctor to the patient to pick up medication at the pharmacy. Korea uses a separation system where doctors prescribe and pharmacies dispense, requiring patients to visit both. The 처방전 lists the medications, dosages, and treatment duration.
Example Sentence
의사에게 처방전을 받아서 약국에 갔어요.
I received a prescription from the doctor and went to the pharmacy.
How to use 처방전 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Prescription” is 처방전, romanized as cheobangjon.
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 처방전.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'cheo-bang-jeon' — 'cheo' like 'chuh' with aspirated ch, 'bang' rhymes with 'bahng', 'jeon' rhymes with 'yawn' with j-.
More Example Sentences
pharmacist explaining
처방전은 유효 기간이 있어요.
Prescriptions have an expiration date.
explaining Korean pharmacy rules
처방전 없이는 약을 살 수 없어요.
You can't buy medicine without a prescription.
needing to go back to the doctor
처방전을 잃어버렸어요.
I lost my prescription.
Cultural Context
처방전 is central to Korea's split '의약분업' system — doctors (의사) prescribe and pharmacists (약사) dispense. Patients receive a paper 처방전 after a clinic visit, then take it to any pharmacy. Digital 처방전 via apps like '굿닥' are becoming common. Prescriptions are typically valid for 7 days.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
처방전 받았어요.
I got a prescription.
처방전 주세요.
Please give me a prescription.
처방전이 필요해요.
A prescription is needed.
Related Expressions
약국
yakguk
pharmacy
처방하다
cheobanghada
to prescribe
의약분업
uiyak buneop
split prescribing/dispensing system
약사
yaksa
pharmacist
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