신진대사
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life, including the conversion of food to energy.
Examples
3 of 5신진대사가 원활하지 않으면 피로를 느끼기 쉽습니다.
If metabolism is not smooth, it is easy to feel fatigued.
충분한 수분 섭취는 신진대사를 돕습니다.
Sufficient water intake helps metabolism.
나이가 들면 신진대사 속도가 느려져요.
Metabolism slows down as you get older.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sin-jin (New-Advance) + Dae-sa (Replace-Affairs). New things advancing and replacing the old.
Quick Quiz
생물이 생존을 위해 에너지를 만들고 소비하는 과정을 ( )라고 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 신진대사
Examples
신진대사가 원활하지 않으면 피로를 느끼기 쉽습니다.
academicIf metabolism is not smooth, it is easy to feel fatigued.
충분한 수분 섭취는 신진대사를 돕습니다.
formalSufficient water intake helps metabolism.
나이가 들면 신진대사 속도가 느려져요.
everydayMetabolism slows down as you get older.
직원들의 신진대사 건강을 위한 프로그램을 운영합니다.
businessWe run programs for the metabolic health of our employees.
신진대사가 뭐야?
informalWhat is metabolism?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
신진대사가 빠르다
to have a fast metabolism
신진대사 기능
metabolic function
몸의 신진대사
body's metabolism
Often Confused With
Digestion (Sohwa) is part of metabolism, but metabolism includes all chemical processes in cells.
Usage Notes
Essential for TOEFL biology and health-related topics.
Common Mistakes
Often just called 'daesa' in scientific contexts, but 'sinjindaesa' is the full standard term.
Memory Tip
Sin-jin (New-Advance) + Dae-sa (Replace-Affairs). New things advancing and replacing the old.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 新陳代謝 (new-old-replace-thank).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
생물이 생존을 위해 에너지를 만들고 소비하는 과정을 ( )라고 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 신진대사
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