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TOPIK 6noun

신진대사

sinjindaesa

신진대사가 · 신진대사를

metabolism

Example

나이가 들면 신진대사가 느려져서 살이 찌기 쉬워요.

As you age, your metabolism slows, so it's easier to gain weight.

Word parts

신 new진 old대 replace사 leave

Literally 'the new replaces the old'.