Dictionary — Entry No. 1011
의사
uisa · noun
의사
uisa
[WEE-sah]
nounbeginner
Meaning
A medical doctor or physician in Korean. Represents healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat illnesses.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Doctors hold high social status in Korean society. K-Dramas frequently feature doctor protagonists as romantic interests (e.g., ‘Hospital Playlist’). Respectable profession depicted as desirable for marriage prospects.
Example Sentences
저는 의사가 되고 싶어.
jeoneun uisa-ga dwe-go sipeuh.
I want to become a doctor (career aspiration)
의사한테 물어봤어.
uisa-hante mul-eobwasseo.
I asked the doctor (seeking medical advice)
의사 선생님은 아주 친절해.
uisa seonsaengnim-eun aju chinjeol-hae.
The doctor is very kind (respectful reference)
⚠️ Don’t use uisa when…
Korean medical degrees require longer training than English-speaking countries. Always use respectful honorifics (선생님 seonsaengnim) when addressing doctors. 의사 never refers to surgeons specifically (별도 의과대학 분류).
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Hospital Playlist — doctors as multi-dimensional protagonists in heartfelt medical drama
- K-Pop: IVE members have mentioned doctor parents in interviews, reflecting high parental expectations in Korean society
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