Korean word

체력

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheryeok

Meaning

  • nounphysical strength

Example

요즘 체력이 많이 떨어졌어요.yo jeum che ryeo gi ma ni tteo reo jeo sseo yo

I've lost a lot of physical strength lately.

Illustration for 체력 (physical strength)

More examples

운동으로 체력을 조금씩 늘리고 있어요.un dong eu ro che ryeo geul cho geum ssik neul li go i sseo yo

I'm gradually building up my physical strength through exercise.

Core concept

The physical reserve that helps someone stay active and regain energy after effort.

Common phrases

  • 체력을 키우다che ryeo geul ki u da

    build up physical strength

  • 체력이 떨어지다che ryeo gi tteo reo ji da

    lose physical strength

  • 체력이 약하다che ryeo gi ya ka da

    have low physical strength

Similar words

기력kiryeok: Energy to move the body when illness or tiredness has made a person weak.
힘him: Physical force used to lift, carry, or push things.
지구력chiguryeok: The ability to keep exercising or working for a long time without giving out.
컨디션keondisyeon: A person's overall physical and emotional state on a particular day.

Definition in Korean

운동이나 일상생활을 버티고 회복하는 데 필요한 몸의 힘과 지구력.un dong i na il sang saeng hwa reul peo ti go hoe bo ka neun te pi ryo han mo mui him gwa chi gu ryeok

Word origin

The word combines 체 (che, "body") with 력 (ryeok, "strength"), so its form points to strength belonging to the body.

Usage tips

  • 체력 (cheryeok, "physical strength") often describes an everyday condition affected by sleep, stress, and a busy schedule, not just sports ability.

Other meanings

  • staminanoun

Opposites

  • 무기력mugiryeoklethargynoun
  • 허약heoyakfrailtynoun

Related words

  • 체력증진cheryeokjjeungjinphysical fitness improvementnoun
  • 체력단련cheryeokttallyeonphysical conditioningnoun
  • 체력회복cheryeokoebokphysical strength recoverynoun

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