Korean Dictionary
How to say "Stethoscope" in Korean
“Stethoscope” in Korean is 청진기 (pronounced "cheongjingi").
청진기
cheongjingi
Usage & Context
청진기 is the iconic medical instrument used by Korean doctors to listen to heart and lung sounds. Every Korean child is familiar with the image of a doctor using a 청진기 during a physical examination. The 청진기 is also a common motif in Korean medical dramas.
Example Sentence
의사가 청진기로 심장 소리를 들었어요.
The doctor listened to my heart sounds with a stethoscope.
How to use 청진기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Stethoscope” is 청진기, romanized as cheongjingi.
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 청진기.
Pronunciation Guide
Say 'cheong-jin-gi'. 'Cheong' sounds like 'chong' in 'belong', 'jin' like 'jean' in 'jeans', and 'gi' like 'gee' in 'geese'.
More Example Sentences
During a medical examination at a clinic.
의사 선생님이 청진기로 제 숨소리를 들으셨어요.
The doctor listened to my breathing sounds with a stethoscope.
Recalling childhood games.
어릴 때 의사 놀이할 때 청진기를 가지고 놀았어요.
When I was little, I played doctor with a stethoscope.
Commenting on a common trope in K-dramas.
드라마에서 의사들이 항상 청진기를 목에 걸고 나와요.
In dramas, doctors always appear with stethoscopes around their necks.
Cultural Context
The '청진기' is an iconic symbol of doctors and medicine in Korea, much like in other parts of the world. It's frequently featured in K-dramas, where doctors are often seen wearing it around their necks, instantly conveying their profession. For many Koreans, the sight of a doctor using a '청진기' during a physical examination is a familiar and reassuring image, representing thorough care and professionalism.
Editorial note
We review entries like 청진기 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
청진기로 진찰하다
to examine with a stethoscope
청진기를 사용하다
to use a stethoscope
청진기를 목에 걸다
to wear a stethoscope around one's neck
Related Expressions
의사
uisa
doctor
진찰
jinjal
medical examination
심장 소리
simjang sori
heart sound
폐 소리
pye sori
lung sound
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