Korean word

체형

Pronunciation

Romanizationchehyeong

Meaning

  • nounbody type

Example

사람마다 체형이 달라요.sa ram ma da che hyeong i tal la yo

People have different body types.

Illustration for 체형 (body type)

More examples

운동으로 체형을 관리할 수 있어요.un dong eu ro che hyeong eul kwal li hal ssu i sseo yo

You can manage your body shape through exercise.

Core concept

The visible shape created by a person's bones and the distribution of fat and muscle.

Common phrases

  • 체형에 맞는 옷che hyeong e man neun ot

    clothes suited to the body type

  • 체형에 따라che hyeong e tta ra

    depending on body type

  • 체형 관리che hyeong kwal li

    body shape management

Similar words

체격chegyeok: Describes a person's overall build in terms of size, height, and bone structure.
몸집momjip: Describes how large or bulky a person's body appears.
몸매mommae: Describes the curves and proportions that make up a person's figure.

Definition in Korean

사람마다 다른 골격과 체지방·근육의 분포로 드러나는 신체의 모양을 뜻하는 말로, 체격이나 옷맵시를 이야기할 때 주로 쓰인다.sa ram ma da ta reun kol gyeok kkwa che ji bang keu nyu gui pun po ro teu reo na neun sin che ui mo yang eul tteu ta neun mal lo che gyeo gi na on maep ssi reul i ya gi hal ttae chu ro sseu in da

Word origin

체형 (chehyeong, "body shape") combines 체 (che, "body") and 형 (hyeong, "form") to name the shape of the body.

Usage tips

  • This word describes visible proportions, not a person's health, strength, or worth, so it works best in neutral discussions such as clothing fit.

Related words

  • 체형관리chehyeonggwallibody shape managementnoun
  • 체형별chehyeongbyeolfor each body typedeterminer

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