Korean Conversation · Level 318
15 words
Korean word
전신
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheonsin
Meaning
- nounwhole body
Example
운동 후에 전신이 피곤해요.un dong hu e cheon si ni pi gon hae yo
My whole body is tired after exercising.
More examples
저는 아침마다 전신 스트레칭을 해요.cheo neun a chim ma da cheon sin seu teu re ching eul hae yo
I do full-body stretching every morning.
Core concept
The body forms one complete whole, including every part from the head to the toes.
Common phrases
전신 마사지cheon sin ma sa ji
full-body massage
전신 스트레칭cheon sin seu teu re ching
full-body stretching
전신 관리cheon sin kwal li
full-body care
Similar words
몸mom: A person's or animal's physical body and overall condition in ordinary daily use.
온몸onmom: The full body from head to toe, stressing that all its parts are involved.
Definition in Korean
머리부터 발끝까지 몸의 모든 부분을 합친 전체를 가리키는 말meo ri bu teo pal kkeut kka ji mo mui mo deun pu bu neul hap chin cheon che reul ka ri ki neun mal
Word origin
The body sense is a Sino-Korean compound built from elements meaning all and body, so its form points directly to the whole body.
Usage tips
- This word has a more formal, medical feel than everyday descriptions, so it often appears when the body is treated as one unit.