Korean Dictionary
How to say "Gymnastics" in Korean
“Gymnastics” in Korean is 체조 (pronounced "chejo").
체조
chejo
Usage & Context
Gymnastics is an Olympic sport that combines strength, flexibility, and artistry. Korean gymnasts have achieved success in international competitions.
Example Sentence
체조는 유연함이 필요해요.
Gymnastics requires flexibility.
How to use 체조 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Gymnastics” is 체조, romanized as chejo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Say "che-jo." "Che" sounds like "che" in "check." "Jo" sounds like "jo" in "Joe." The 'j' sound is soft, similar to 'ch' in "church" but voiced.
More Example Sentences
Observing the physical attributes of gymnasts.
체조 선수들은 몸이 정말 유연해요.
Gymnasts are really flexible.
Sharing a childhood memory.
어릴 때 체조 학원에 다녔어요.
I went to a gymnastics academy when I was young.
Recalling a famous rhythmic gymnast.
손연재 선수는 리듬 체조의 요정이었죠.
Son Yeon-jae was the fairy of rhythmic gymnastics.
Cultural Context
Gymnastics, or 'chejo,' encompasses various disciplines, with rhythmic gymnastics (리듬 체조, rideum chejo) being particularly popular and well-known in Korea, largely due to stars like Son Yeon-jae. Artistic gymnastics (기계 체조, gigye chejo) also has its heroes, such as Yang Hak-seon. The sport is admired for its blend of strength, flexibility, and artistic expression.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
체조 동작
Gymnastics move/routine
체조 경기
Gymnastics competition
체조 배우다
To learn gymnastics
Related Expressions
체조 선수
chejo seonsu
Gymnast
리듬 체조
rideum chejo
Rhythmic gymnastics
기계 체조
gigye chejo
Artistic gymnastics
유연성
yuyeonseong
Flexibility
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