건강

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nounBeginner
general

Health; well-being; physical and mental condition

건강을 위해 운동을 합니다.

I exercise to maintain my health.

건강이 가장 중요합니다.

Health is the most important.

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Can refer to both physical and mental health.

Collocations

건강 관리health management건강 검진health check-up건강 보험health insurance

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Related Phrases

건강이 최고다phrase
Health is the best

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use '건강' to refer to overall well-being, not just the absence of illness.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

In formal contexts, '건강' is often paired with '관리' (management) or '증진' (promotion).

📖Word Origin

From Middle Korean '건강' (健康), derived from Chinese characters meaning 'healthy' and 'strong'.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in contexts related to fitness, medicine, and lifestyle.

Word Breakdown

healthy
root
+
strong
root
한영사전