Korean · Body & Health
"Weight" in Korean: 체중
체중chejung
Weight in Korean is 체중 (chejung). 체중 specifically means body weight; 무게 is the more general weight of an object.
An everyday statement
아침에 체중을 쟀어요.achime chejungeul jaesseoyo.
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How to pronounce 체중
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chejung
/tɕʰetɕuŋ/
체중 (chejung) has 2 Hangul syllables. 체중 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Weight" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 체중chejung | Weight Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 체중을 재다chejungeul jaeda | weigh oneself A useful combination with 체중. | A useful combination with 체중. |
| 체중을chejungeul | Weight (as an object) Use 을 when 체중 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 체중 is the object of an action. |
How to use 체중 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
아침에 체중을 쟀어요.
achime chejungeul jaesseoyo.
I weighed myself in the morning.
This sentence uses 체중 in the weight sense.
- 2A different situation
체중이 조금 늘었어요.
chejungi jogeum neureosseoyo.
My weight has increased a little.
This sentence uses 체중 in the weight sense.
- 3A useful question or update
체중을 언제 쟀어요?
chejungeul eonje jaesseoyo?
When did you weigh yourself?
This sentence uses 체중 in the weight sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 체중
Incorrect: 아침에 체중를 쟀어요.
Correct: 아침에 체중을 쟀어요.
When practicing weight, use the correct particle or copula after 체중; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 체중예요.
Correct: 체중이에요.
When practicing weight, when identifying something as 체중, use 체중이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
체중 specifically means body weight; 무게 is the more general weight of an object. The combination 체중을 재다 (chejungeul jaeda) means weigh oneself.
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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 체중
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
아침에 체중을 쟀어요.
achime chejungeul jaesseoyo.
I weighed myself in the morning.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
체중이 조금 늘었어요.
chejungi jogeum neureosseoyo.
My weight has increased a little.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Weight" in Korean
What does 체중 mean in Korean?
Weight in Korean is 체중 (chejung). 체중 specifically means body weight; 무게 is the more general weight of an object.
How do I use 체중을 재다?
체중을 재다 (chejungeul jaeda) means weigh oneself. 체중 specifically means body weight; 무게 is the more general weight of an object.
Which object particle goes after 체중?
The object form is 체중을 because 체중 ends in a consonant.
How is 체중 pronounced?
체중 (chejung) has 2 Hangul syllables. 체중 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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