Korean word

인체

Pronunciation

Romanizationinche

Meaning

  • nounhuman body

Example

규칙적인 운동은 인체에 좋다.kyu chik jjeo gin un dong eun in che e cho ta

Regular exercise is good for the human body.

Illustration for 인체 (human body)

More examples

그 약은 인체에 해로울 수 있다.keu ya geun in che e hae ro ul ssu it tta

That medicine may be harmful to the human body.

Core concept

The whole human body viewed as one system, including its internal organs and functions.

Common phrases

  • 인체에 좋다in che e cho ta

    good for the human body

  • 인체에 해롭다in che e hae rop tta

    harmful to the human body

  • 인체에 영향을 주다in che e yeong hyang eul chu da

    affect the human body

Similar words

몸mom: The whole living body and its state of health in everyday speech.
신체sinche: The whole physical body referred to in formal or official language.

Definition in Korean

사람의 몸 전체를 가리키는 말로, 내부 기관과 기능을 포함한 신체를 뜻한다.sa ra mui mom cheon che reul ka ri ki neun mal lo nae bu ki gwan gwa ki neung eul po ham han sin che reul tteu tan da

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound joins the elements meaning human and body, so its form points to the complete human body rather than a single body part.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can associate this noun with medical diagrams and research reports, where a formal register is more natural than in casual conversation.

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