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TOPIK 4noun

열량

yeollyang

열량이 · 열량을

calories, energy content

Example

하루에 필요한 열량은 사람마다 달라요.

The number of calories you need per day differs from person to person.

Word parts

열 heat량 amount

Literally 'amount of heat.'

Good to know

열량 is the formal term on food labels; 칼로리 is the everyday word.