Korean word

몸통

Pronunciation

Romanizationmomtong

Meaning

  • nountorso

Example

그 사고로 몸통에 큰 상처가 났다.keu sa go ro mom tong e keun sang cheo ga nat tta

The accident left a large wound on the torso.

Illustration for 몸통 (torso)

More examples

시트벨트는 몸통을 보호한다.si teu bel teu neun mom tong eul po ho han da

A seat belt protects the torso.

Core concept

The central part of a person or animal, with the head and limbs left out.

Common phrases

  • 몸통 부상mom tong pu sang

    torso injury

  • 몸통을 보호하다mom tong eul po ho ha da

    protect the torso

Similar words

몸mom: A person or animal's complete physical form and its condition of health.
상체sangche: The upper section below the neck, made up of the chest, back, and arms.
가슴kaseum: The front section of the upper body where the lungs and heart are located.
허리heori: The area around the waist and lower back that connects the upper and lower parts.

Definition in Korean

머리와 팔다리를 제외한 사람이나 동물의 중심이 되는 몸 부분meo ri wa pal da ri reul che oe han sa ra mi na tong mu rui chung si mi toe neun mom pu bun

Word origin

몸통 (momtong, "torso") may be formed from 몸 (mom, "body") and 통 (tong, "element in the compound"), but the origin of 통 in this word is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • The contrast between English body and 몸통 (momtong, "torso") helps identify an injury site without including the head or limbs.

Other meanings

  • bodynoun

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