건강
geon-gangnoun★Beginner
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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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
건
healthy
root강
strong
root한영사전