Korean word

신체적

Pronunciation

Romanizationsinchejeok

Meaning

  • adjectivephysical

Example

운동은 신체적 건강에 도움이 된다.un dong eun sin che jeok keon gang e to u mi toen da

Exercise is good for physical health.

Illustration for 신체적 (physical)

More examples

공공장소에서는 신체적 접촉을 피하는 게 좋다.kong gong jang so e seo neun sin che jeok cheop cho geul pi ha neun ke cho ta

It is best to avoid physical contact in public places.

Core concept

A quality or condition connected with the body's structure, functions, or state.

Common phrases

  • 신체적 활동sin che jeok hwal dong

    physical activity

  • 신체적 접촉sin che jeok cheop chok

    physical contact

  • 신체적 변화sin che jeok pyeon hwa

    physical change

Similar words

육체적yukchejeok: Concerns the flesh, muscles, or condition of the physical body.
정신적cheongsinjeok: Concerns mental activity or effects on a person's inner state.

Definition in Korean

몸의 구조나 기능, 신체 상태에 관계된 성질을 나타내는 말.mo mui ku jo na ki neung sin che sang tae e kwan gye doen seong ji reul na ta nae neun mal

Word origin

신체적 (sinchejeok, "body-related") combines 신체 (sinche, "body") with 적 (jeok, "related to"), a suffix that marks connection or relevance.

Usage tips

  • For health and exercise topics, it helps separate effects on the body from effects on thoughts or feelings.

Opposites

Related words

  • 신체검사sinchegeomsaphysical examinationnoun
  • 신체부위sinchebuwibody partnoun
  • 신체발달sinchebaldalphysical developmentnoun

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