Korean Dictionary
How to say "Treatment" in Korean
“Treatment” in Korean is 치료 (pronounced "chiryo").
치료
chiryo
Usage & Context
치료 encompasses all medical interventions aimed at curing or managing a disease or condition. Korean patients are highly compliant with prescribed 치료 plans. The combination of Western 치료 and traditional Korean medicine (한의학) is very common among Korean patients seeking holistic care.
Example Sentence
암 치료를 위해 여러 병원을 알아보고 있어요.
I am looking into several hospitals for cancer treatment.
How to use 치료 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Treatment” is 치료, romanized as chiryo.
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 치료.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 치 (chi), sounds like 'chi' in 'chip' or 'cheese'. The second syllable, 료 (ryo), sounds like 'ryo' in 'rye' or 'Rio' (the city), with the 'r' sound being a light flap, similar to the 'tt' in American English 'butter'. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
치료합니다
chiryohapnida
Formal polite conjugation of the verb '치료하다' (to treat).
Casual (반말)
치료해
chiryohae
Casual conjugation of the verb '치료하다' (to treat).
More Example Sentences
Asking a doctor about the prognosis of a condition.
이 병은 치료가 가능한가요?
Is this disease treatable?
A patient describing their ongoing recovery process.
물리 치료를 꾸준히 받고 있어요.
I'm consistently receiving physical therapy.
Discussing alternative or complementary treatment options.
한방 치료도 고려해 볼까 해요.
I'm thinking of considering traditional Korean medicine treatment too.
Cultural Context
Korean patients often embrace a holistic approach to health, combining Western medicine (양방 치료) with traditional Korean medicine (한방 치료 or 한의학). Compliance with prescribed 치료 plans is generally high. Many K-dramas feature characters undergoing various forms of 치료, from minor injuries to serious illnesses, showcasing the importance of recovery and care in Korean society.
Editorial note
We review entries like 치료 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
치료를 받다
to receive treatment
치료하다
to treat (a patient/disease)
치료 기간
treatment period
Related Expressions
치료법
chiryobeop
treatment method
수술
susul
surgery
약
yak
medicine
회복
hoebok
recovery
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