Korean Dictionary
How to say "Lower Body" in Korean
“Lower Body” in Korean is 하체 (pronounced "hache").
하체
hache
Usage & Context
The lower half of the body including the legs and feet. Used in medical and fitness contexts. Important for describing body regions.
Example Sentence
하체가 아파요.
My lower body hurts.
How to use 하체 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Lower Body” is 하체, romanized as hache.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '하' (ha), sounds like 'ha' in 'haha'. The second syllable, '체' (che), is pronounced like 'chay' but with a softer 'ch' sound, similar to 'che' in 'check'. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Emphasizing the importance of a workout routine.
하체 운동은 정말 중요해요.
Lower body workouts are really important.
Describing someone's athletic ability.
그는 하체가 튼튼해서 운동을 잘해요.
He has strong lower body muscles, so he's good at sports.
Discussing a common health issue.
오래 앉아 있으면 하체가 붓는 경우가 많아요.
If you sit for a long time, your lower body often swells.
Cultural Context
Similar to '상체', '하체' is widely used in fitness and health contexts. '하체 운동' (lower body workout) is a very popular term, especially for building strong legs and glutes, which are often admired in Korean beauty standards. Many fitness influencers and K-pop stars share their '하체 운동' routines, contributing to its common usage in discussions about physical appearance and health.
Editorial note
We review entries like 하체 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
하체 운동
lower body workout
하체 근육
lower body muscles
하체가 튼튼하다
to have a strong lower body
Related Expressions
상체
sangche
upper body (antonym)
다리
dari
leg (part of lower body)
엉덩이
eongdeongi
glutes/buttocks (part of lower body)
발
bal
foot (part of lower body)
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