Korean word

체육

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheyuk

Meaning

  • nounphysical education

Example

오늘 체육 시간에 줄넘기를 했어요.o neul che yuk si ga ne chul leom gi reul hae sseo yo

We jumped rope in physical education class today.

Illustration for 체육 (physical education)

More examples

학교 체육관에서 농구를 했어요.hak kkyo che yuk kkwa ne seo nong gu reul hae sseo yo

We played basketball in the school gym.

Core concept

A school subject or activity where learners move their bodies, build fitness, and practice physical skills.

Common phrases

  • 체육 시간che yuk si gan

    physical education class

  • 체육 수업che yuk su eop

    physical education class

  • 체육관che yuk kkwan

    gym

  • 체육 대회che yuk tae hoe

    sports meet

Similar words

운동undong: Moving the body to stay healthy or become stronger.
헬스helseu: Indoor fitness training that often uses exercise machines or weights.
스포츠seupocheu: A rule-based physical activity or contest such as running or swimming.

Definition in Korean

학교에서 신체 활동과 운동 기술, 체력 향상을 가르치거나 배우는 과목이나 활동.hak kkyo e seo sin che hwal dong gwa un dong ki sul che ryeok hyang sang eul ka reu chi geo na pae u neun kwa mo gi na hwal dong

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean compound formed from elements meaning body and nurture, reflecting education through physical training.

Usage tips

  • In Korean school life, this word often names the class on the timetable, not just a competitive game or club.

Other meanings

  • sportsnoun

Related words

  • 체육관cheyukkkwangymnoun
  • 체육복cheyukppokPE uniformnoun
  • 체육교육cheyukkkyoyukphysical educationnoun

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