Korean word

신체

Pronunciation

Romanizationsinche

Meaning

  • nounbody

Example

손은 신체의 일부예요.so neun sin che ui il bu ye yo

The hand is part of the body.

Illustration for 신체 (body)

More examples

운동은 신체 활동을 늘리는 좋은 방법이에요.un dong eun sin che hwal dong eul neul li neun cho eun pang beo bi e yo

Exercise is a good way to increase physical activity.

Core concept

The whole physical body, including its outward form, inner parts, and physical condition.

Common phrases

  • 신체 활동sin che hwal dong

    physical activity

  • 신체 반응sin che pa neung

    physical response

  • 신체 부위sin che pu wi

    body part

Similar words

몸mom: Refers to the whole living body and its state of health in everyday speech.
육체yukche: Describes the body as a physical structure made up of muscles, bones, and organs in formal writing.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 동물의 외형과 내부를 포함한 몸 전체나 그 신체적 상태를 가리키는 명사이다.sa ra mi na tong mu rui oe hyeong gwa nae bu reul po ham han mom cheon che na keu sin che jeok sang tae reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa i da

Word origin

The word was formed from Chinese-derived elements for the body and its physical form, giving it a broad sense that includes both outer appearance and inner parts.

Usage tips

  • For TOPIK reading, this word often signals formal or technical writing rather than relaxed conversation about the body.

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