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geongang · health; wellbeing

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 36670
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 건ː강Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    몸이나 정신이 이상이 없이 튼튼한 상태.

    English: health; wellbeing — A state of body and mind that is robust with no illness.

    Examples

    • 정신 건강.
    • 건강 검진.
    • 건강 문제.
    • 건강 비결.
    • 건강 상태.
    • 건강 증진.
Origin
健康
Categories
인간 > 체력 상태 · 건강

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