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근육

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Understanding '근육'

'근육' means 'muscle' in Korean and is commonly used in contexts related to the body, health, and fitness. It refers to the tissues in the body that contract to produce movement.

Common Usage

You will often hear '근육' when talking about exercise, muscle pain, or physical strength. For example, '근육통' means muscle pain or soreness, a common term after intense workouts.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 근육통 (muscle pain): used to describe soreness after physical activity.
  • 근육을 키우다 (to build muscles): a phrase used when talking about muscle growth through exercise.
  • 근육이 강하다 (muscles are strong): describing physical strength.

Register and Nuance

'근육' is a neutral noun used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a standard term in medical, fitness, and everyday conversations.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '근육' with '힘' (strength). Remember, '근육' refers to the physical muscle tissue, while '힘' refers to strength or power, which can be physical or metaphorical.

Example Sentences

운동을 하면 근육이 더 강해진다.

Undongeul hamyeon geunyuki deo ganghaejinda.

If you exercise, your muscles become stronger.

근육통 때문에 어제 밤에 잠을 잘 못 잤어요.

Geunyuktong ttaemune eoje bame jameul jal mot jasseoyo.

I couldn't sleep well last night because of muscle pain.

근육을 키우기 위해서는 꾸준한 운동이 필요하다.

Geunyugeul kiugi wihaeseoneun kkujuhan undongi piryohada.

To build muscles, consistent exercise is necessary.