체력
chelyeoknoun★Intermediate
general
The physical strength, endurance, or vitality of a person; the ability to sustain prolonged physical effort.
체력이 떨어지면 운동을 할 때 쉽게 지친다.
If your stamina drops, you get tired easily during exercise.
이 운동은 체력 향상에 도움이 된다.
This exercise helps improve your physical stamina.
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Often used in contexts related to fitness, sports, or general health.
Collocations
체력 향상stamina improvement체력 테스트stamina test체력 훈련stamina training
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체력 단련phrase
stamina training
체력 측정phrase
stamina measurement
💡Pro Tip
Usage in Fitness
체력 is often used to describe physical endurance in sports or fitness contexts.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
체력 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is more common in fitness and sports discussions.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the Chinese characters '體力' (체력), meaning 'physical strength' or 'vitality'.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in fitness and sports contexts, but can also refer to general physical endurance.
Word Breakdown
체
body
root력
strength or power
root한영사전