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TOPIK 4noun

체질

chejil

체질이 · 체질을

physical constitution, body type; nature

Example

저는 추위를 많이 타는 체질이에요.

I'm the type of person who feels the cold a lot.

Word parts

체 body질 nature

Literally 'body nature'; body types are central to traditional Korean medicine.

Good to know

Common pattern '~는 체질이다' = 'I'm the type who…', e.g. 살이 안 찌는 체질.