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TOPIK 5noun

육체

yukche

육체가 · 육체를

the body, flesh (physical body)

Example

건강한 육체에 건강한 정신이 깃든다고 해요.

They say a healthy mind dwells in a healthy body.

Word parts

육 flesh체 body

Literally 'flesh body'.

Good to know

육체 is used when contrasting body and mind; for everyday 'body', say 몸.