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체온

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Understanding 체온 (Body Temperature)

체온 refers specifically to the temperature inside the human body. It is a common health indicator used in everyday conversation, especially when discussing illness or physical condition.

Common Contexts

You will often hear 체온 when talking about symptoms like fever or when measuring health status. For example, checking 체온 is a routine step when someone feels sick.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 체온을 재다: to measure body temperature
  • 체온이 올라가다: body temperature rises
  • 체온이 정상이다: body temperature is normal

These phrases are frequently used in medical or casual health-related conversations.

Usage Notes

체온 is a formal and neutral term suitable for both spoken and written Korean. It is often used in healthcare settings but also in daily life when discussing health.

A common learner mistake is confusing 체온 (body temperature) with 온도 (temperature in general). Remember, 체온 is specific to the human body.

Example Sentences

감기에 걸렸을 때는 체온을 자주 재야 해요.

Gamgie geollyeosseul ttaeneun cheoneul jaju jaeya haeyo.

When you catch a cold, you should measure your body temperature often.

운동을 하면 체온이 올라가서 땀이 나요.

Undongeul hamyeon cheoni ollagaseo ttami nayo.

When you exercise, your body temperature rises and you sweat.

체온이 정상 범위를 벗어나면 병원에 가야 합니다.

Cheoni jeongsang beomwireul beoseonamyeon byeongwone gaya hamnida.

If your body temperature goes beyond the normal range, you should go to the hospital.