병약
byeong-yakadjective★Intermediate
formal
Describing someone who is physically weak or prone to illness due to poor health or constitution.
병약한 아이는 신체 활동에 제한이 있다.
A frail child has limitations in physical activities.
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Often used to describe people who are easily affected by illnesses or have a delicate health condition.
Collocations
병약한 체질frail constitution병약한 아이frail child
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use '병약하다' to describe someone's overall health condition, not a temporary illness.
📖Word Origin
From 병 (disease) + 약 (weak), literally meaning 'disease-weak' or 'prone to illness'.
📝Usage Notes
This term is often used to describe someone's general health condition rather than a temporary illness.
Word Breakdown
병
disease
root약
weak
root한영사전