섭취
The act of taking in food, drink, or nutrients into the body.
Examples
3 of 5매일 충분한 수분을 섭취해야 합니다.
You must consume enough water every day.
카페인 과다 섭취는 수면 장애를 유발할 수 있습니다.
Excessive intake of caffeine can cause sleep disorders.
비타민을 음식으로 섭취하는 것이 가장 좋습니다.
It is best to take vitamins through food.
Word Family
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
매일 충분한 수분을 섭취해야 합니다.
everydayYou must consume enough water every day.
카페인 과다 섭취는 수면 장애를 유발할 수 있습니다.
academicExcessive intake of caffeine can cause sleep disorders.
비타민을 음식으로 섭취하는 것이 가장 좋습니다.
formalIt is best to take vitamins through food.
너 소금 섭취 좀 줄여야겠다.
informalYou should reduce your salt intake.
이 건강 보조제는 하루 한 번 섭취를 권장합니다.
businessThis health supplement is recommended for intake once a day.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
일일 권장 섭취량
daily recommended intake
섭취를 제한하다
to limit intake
Often Confused With
'Meokda' is a general verb for eating, while 'Seopchwi' is a technical/formal term for biological intake.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS Reading and Writing topics concerning health, obesity, or science.
Common Mistakes
Don't use '섭취' when talking about simply having a meal with friends; it sounds too medical.
Memory Tip
Seop (take in) + Chwi (get) = Taking in to get energy.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 섭(攝 - take/manage) and 취(取 - take/choose).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
지나친 설탕 ____는 건강에 해롭다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 섭취
Related Vocabulary
More health words
효과
B2A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause; the power to produce a desired result.
유지하다
B2To keep or maintain a certain state, relationship, or level without change. It is used in contexts ranging from health to international relations.
인지하다
B2To recognize or become aware of something through the senses or the mind. In academic contexts, it often refers to cognitive processes.
억제하다
B2To suppress, restrain, or hold back something, such as emotions, physical growth, inflation, or chemical reactions. It implies active control to prevent something from increasing.
취약하다
B2To be weak or easily affected/damaged by something. Often used regarding security, health, or social standing.
부작용
B2An unintended, unpleasant, or harmful result of a drug, medical treatment, or even a policy or action.
저하
B2A decline, lowering, or deterioration in level, quality, capability, or efficiency.
확산하다
B2To spread or distribute something (like a disease, rumor, or culture) over a wide area or among many people.
결핍
B2The state of lacking something essential, such as nutrients, affection, or resources.
증진하다
B2To increase or improve something like health, efficiency, or welfare.
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