Korean Conversation · Level 333
15 words
Korean word
수분
Pronunciation
Romanizationsubun
Meaning
- nounwater
Example
운동 후에는 수분을 잊지 말고 마시세요.un dong hu e neun su bu neul it jji mal go ma si se yo
Don't forget to drink water after exercising.
More examples
아침에 세안 후에 수분크림을 바르면 좋아요.a chi me se an hu e su bun keu ri meul pa reu myeon cho a yo
Applying moisturizer after washing your face in the morning is a good idea.
Core concept
Water held inside something as part of its condition, such as the moisture in food, skin, or another material.
Common phrases
수분 섭취su bun seop chwi
water consumption
수분 보충su bun po chung
fluid replacement
수분크림su bun keu rim
moisturizing cream
Similar words
물mul: The everyday liquid used to drink, wash, prepare food, and sustain people and plants.
물기mulgi: Dampness caused by a little water staying on the surface of an object.
습기seupkki: Moist air or lingering wetness in a place that can make the surroundings feel stuffy.
수분함량subunhamnyang: The quantity or proportion of water recorded for food or another material.
Definition in Korean
사람의 몸이나 음식, 물건 등에 포함된 물의 양을 이르는 말.sa ra mui mo mi na eum sik mul geon teung e po ham doen mu rui yang eul i reu neun mal
Word origin
The word was formed from Sino-Korean elements for water and a share or amount, highlighting water measured as part of a whole.
Usage tips
- In health and food contexts, this word can describe hydration or juiciness, so translating it as water alone may sound too concrete.