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TOPIK 6noun

과체중

gwachejung

과체중이 · 과체중을

overweight (condition)

Example

의사는 과체중이 건강에 나쁘다고 말했어요.

The doctor said being overweight is bad for your health.

Word parts

과 excess체 body중 weight

Literally 'excess body weight'.

Good to know

과체중 is milder than 비만 (obesity); doctors use both as separate categories.