체감
The act of feeling or experiencing something directly through one's body or senses. Often used to describe how people personally perceive economic or environmental conditions.
Examples
3 of 5오늘 아침 체감 온도는 영하 10도였다.
This morning's wind chill (perceived temperature) was -10 degrees.
정부 정책의 효과를 체감하기 어렵다.
It is difficult to feel the effects of government policies directly.
학생들이 체감하는 학업 스트레스가 상당하다.
The academic stress felt by students is considerable.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Che-gam: 'Che' means body (신체). 'Gam' means feeling (느낌). Body-feeling.
Quick Quiz
공식 통계보다 소비자들이 ___하는 물가는 더 높다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 체감
Examples
오늘 아침 체감 온도는 영하 10도였다.
everydayThis morning's wind chill (perceived temperature) was -10 degrees.
정부 정책의 효과를 체감하기 어렵다.
formalIt is difficult to feel the effects of government policies directly.
학생들이 체감하는 학업 스트레스가 상당하다.
academicThe academic stress felt by students is considerable.
경기가 좋아졌다는데 체감이 안 돼요.
informalThey say the economy improved, but I don't feel it.
고객이 체감하는 서비스 품질을 높여야 합니다.
businessWe must improve the service quality perceived by customers.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
체감 경기
perceived economic condition
피부로 체감하다
to feel with one's skin (feel deeply)
체감 속도
perceived speed
Often Confused With
실감 emphasizes the vividness or 'realness' of a feeling, while 체감 often relates to a physical or economic perception compared to statistics.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS Task 2 when discussing discrepancies between statistics and people's real lives.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for purely mental thoughts; it usually involves a sense of 'feeling' the reality.
Memory Tip
Che-gam: 'Che' means body (신체). 'Gam' means feeling (느낌). Body-feeling.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '體感' (body + feel).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
공식 통계보다 소비자들이 ___하는 물가는 더 높다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 체감
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