Korean word

단전

Pronunciation

Romanizationtanjeon

Meaning

  • nounlower abdomen

Example

숨을 들이쉬고 단전에 힘을 줘 보세요.su meul teu ri swi go tan jeo ne hi meul chwo po se yo

Breathe in and try to tighten your lower abdomen.

Illustration for 단전 (lower abdomen)

More examples

무거운 물건을 들을 때 단전에 힘을 주면 허리 부담이 줄어요.mu geo un mul geo neul teu reul ttae tan jeo ne hi meul chu myeon heo ri pu da mi chu reo yo

When you engage your lower abdomen while lifting a heavy object, you reduce strain on your lower back.

Core concept

A central gathering point in the lower abdomen for breath and inner energy.

Common phrases

  • 단전호흡tan jeon ho heup

    lower-abdomen breathing

  • 단전에 힘이 들어가다tan jeo ne hi mi teu reo ga da

    engage the lower abdomen

Similar words

아랫배araetppae: The lower section of the belly beneath the navel.
배pae: The familiar body area between the chest and hips that can feel hungry, full, or sore.
복부pokppu: The formal anatomical area at the front of the body below the chest.
배꼽paekkop: The slight dip in the middle of the belly left by the umbilical cord.

Definition in Korean

아랫배의 중심 부분으로, 호흡이나 기운을 모으는 자리로 여겨지는 신체 부위.a raet ppae ui chung sim pu bu neu ro ho heu bi na ki u neul mo eu neun cha ri ro yeo gyeo ji neun sin che pu wi

Word origin

The term derives from the Daoist concept dantian, whose name joins words for cinnabar and a field to describe a site for cultivating inner energy.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can treat it as a body and breath practice term rather than a usual word for the abdomen in everyday health conversations.

Other meanings

  • power outagenoun

Related words

  • 단전호흡tanjeonhoheuplower-abdomen breathingnoun

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