B2 noun Formal

섭취

[sʌptʃʰwi]

The act of taking in food, drink, or nutrients into the body.

Examples

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1

매일 충분한 수분을 섭취해야 합니다.

You must consume enough water every day.

2

카페인 과다 섭취는 수면 장애를 유발할 수 있습니다.

Excessive intake of caffeine can cause sleep disorders.

3

비타민을 음식으로 섭취하는 것이 가장 좋습니다.

It is best to take vitamins through food.

Word Family

Noun
섭취
Verb
섭취하다
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Memory Tip

Seop (take in) + Chwi (get) = Taking in to get energy.

Quick Quiz

지나친 설탕 ____는 건강에 해롭다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 섭취

Examples

1

매일 충분한 수분을 섭취해야 합니다.

everyday

You must consume enough water every day.

2

카페인 과다 섭취는 수면 장애를 유발할 수 있습니다.

academic

Excessive intake of caffeine can cause sleep disorders.

3

비타민을 음식으로 섭취하는 것이 가장 좋습니다.

formal

It is best to take vitamins through food.

4

너 소금 섭취 좀 줄여야겠다.

informal

You should reduce your salt intake.

5

이 건강 보조제는 하루 한 번 섭취를 권장합니다.

business

This health supplement is recommended for intake once a day.

Word Family

Noun
섭취
Verb
섭취하다

Common Collocations

수분 섭취 water intake
영양 섭취 nutrient intake
섭취량 amount of intake
과다 섭취 excessive intake
식품 섭취 food consumption

Common Phrases

일일 권장 섭취량

daily recommended intake

섭취를 제한하다

to limit intake

Often Confused With

섭취 vs 먹다

'Meokda' is a general verb for eating, while 'Seopchwi' is a technical/formal term for biological intake.

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS Reading and Writing topics concerning health, obesity, or science.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use '섭취' when talking about simply having a meal with friends; it sounds too medical.

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Memory Tip

Seop (take in) + Chwi (get) = Taking in to get energy.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 섭(攝 - take/manage) and 취(取 - take/choose).

Grammar Patterns

~을 섭취하다 섭취를 통해

Quick Quiz

지나친 설탕 ____는 건강에 해롭다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 섭취

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