6/12 Acupuncture

DIALOG>> I twisted my ankle yesterday.

A: Hey Tae-kyung, why are you limping?
B: I twisted my ankle yesterday.
A: Oh, that sucks. What were you doing?
B: I was playing basketball.
A: Why don't you ice it?
B: Nay, I'm just going to get some acupuncture treatments.
* limp: 다리를 절다


RESPONSE>> Talk about acupuncture in Korea.

Have you ever sprained your ankle? Have you ever woken up in the morning with back pain?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you know how painful those are.

You probably tried to take some painkillers or put on a pain relieving patch.
* put on: ~을 바르다, 붙이다
ex> I took a whole bunch of painkillers.
ex> Don't forget to put on sunscreen today.

And you know nothing really worked. If that's the case, you should try acupuncture.
* if that's the case: 만약 그렇다면
ex> If that's the case, why don't you get a new car?

Acupuncture is a traditional medicine that originated in China.

The ancient Chinese knew that when certain acupuncture points are blocked in your body, it disrupts the flow of your energy or ghee.
ex> A loud cellphone ring totally disrupted the meeting.

And that could make you sick.

Acupuncture needles come in various sizes.
ex> Running shoes come in various sizes and colors.

By inserting acupuncture needles into these points, your blocked ghee starts flowing again hence remedying your pain.

Don't worry if you're afraid of needles because the procedure is almost painless.
ex> It felt to me that she wasn't afraid of anything.


@ I have a stiff neck.  나 목이 뻣뻣해.

1. You have to take painkillers after meals.
2. Don't put on too much makeup.
3. If that's the case, you'd better give up.
4. Laptop computers come in various sizes.