Korean word

체온

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheon

Meaning

  • nounbody temperature

Example

체온이 조금 높아요.che o ni cho geum no pa yo

My body temperature is a bit high.

Illustration for 체온 (body temperature)

More examples

검사 결과 체온이 정상이에요.keom sa kyeol gwa che o ni cheong sang i e yo

The test results show that the body temperature is normal.

Core concept

The body's measurable warmth, used as a sign of physical condition.

Common phrases

  • 체온이 정상이다che o ni cheong sang i da

    normal body temperature

  • 체온이 떨어지다che o ni tteo reo ji da

    drop in body temperature

Similar words

열yeol: A feverish state in which heat is present in the body.
체온계cheongye: A tool that measures and shows body temperature.
온도ondo: A number that indicates how warm or cold something is.
발열paryeol: The occurrence of increased body temperature.

Definition in Korean

사람의 몸 속 온도의 정도를 가리키는 말.sa ra mui mom sok on do ui cheong do reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The word was formed by joining Sino-Korean terms for body and warmth or temperature.

Usage tips

  • This word is common in practical situations such as discussing health, so recognizing it helps learners understand simple medical and everyday conversations.

Opposites

  • 저체온cheocheonlow body temperaturenoun

Related words

  • 체온상승cheonsangseungincrease in body temperaturenoun
  • 체온측정cheoncheukjjeongbody temperature measurementnoun

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