Explanation at your level:
면역력 is your body's power to fight germs. If you have good 면역력, you stay healthy. If it is low, you get sick. Eat fruit to help it!
When you are sick, your body fights back. This power is called 면역력. You can improve it by sleeping well and eating vegetables. It is very important for your daily health.
면역력 refers to your natural defense system. Doctors often tell patients to focus on their 면역력 when they feel tired or catch colds frequently. It is the difference between feeling strong and feeling weak during flu season.
In medical contexts, 면역력 is the capacity of the immune system to identify and neutralize pathogens. It is a dynamic state that fluctuates based on stress, nutrition, and lifestyle choices. Maintaining high levels is a priority for preventative health.
The term 면역력 encapsulates the complex interplay of biological mechanisms that guard the host against pathogenic threats. Beyond simple resistance, it involves immunological memory and adaptive responses. Understanding this concept is essential for discussing public health and personal wellness strategies in depth.
Etymologically rooted in the concept of 'exemption from plague,' 면역력 has evolved into a cornerstone of modern health discourse. It represents the pinnacle of biological resilience. Whether discussing autoimmune responses or the efficacy of vaccinations, the term serves as a vital linguistic bridge between ancient wisdom and contemporary immunology.
Word in 30 Seconds
- It means immune power.
- It is crucial for fighting diseases.
- You can boost it with food and sleep.
- It is a very common word in daily life.
When we talk about 면역력, we are talking about your body's internal security team. Think of your body as a fortress; this term describes how well your walls and guards can keep out invaders like the flu or a cold.
It is not just one thing, but a complex network of cells and organs working together. When your 면역력 is high, you recover from illnesses faster and catch them less often. It is the ultimate shield for your health!
The word 면역력 is a combination of Chinese characters (Hanja). '면' (免) means to avoid or exempt, and '역' (疫) refers to an epidemic or plague. Together, '면역' means the state of being exempt from an epidemic.
The suffix '력' (力) means power or strength. So, literally, it translates to the 'power to avoid epidemics.' It is a fascinating example of how traditional linguistic roots describe modern biological concepts perfectly.
You will hear this word constantly in health-related conversations. People often talk about 'boosting' their 면역력 by eating well or exercising. It is used in both casual chats with friends and serious medical advice.
Common collocations include '면역력을 높이다' (to raise/boost immunity) or '면역력이 떨어지다' (to have weakened immunity). It is a standard term that everyone from doctors to fitness influencers uses daily.
While there aren't many 'idioms' in the traditional sense, there are set phrases. 1. 면역력 강화: Strengthening immunity. 2. 면역력 저하: Immunity decline. 3. 면역력 증진: Immunity enhancement. 4. 면역력에 좋다: Good for immunity. 5. 면역력을 기르다: To build up immunity.
This is a compound noun. In Korean, it functions as the subject or object of a sentence. It is uncountable in the sense that you have a 'level' of it, rather than 'many' immunities.
Pronunciation is tricky because of the double 'k' sounds. It sounds like [myun-yuk-ryuk]. Focus on the crisp transition between the 'k' and the 'r' sound to sound like a native speaker.
Fun Fact
The character '疫' (plague) is very old and historically feared.
Pronunciation Guide
Korean phonetic system
Korean phonetic system
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing the double consonant 'k'
- Dropping the final 'k' sound
- Stressing the wrong syllable
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read in context
Easy to use in sentences
Commonly used
Easy to identify
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Advanced
Grammar to Know
Noun + (으)로
면역력으로 건강을 지키다
Noun + 에 + 좋다
면역력에 좋다
Verb + 기 위해
면역력을 높이기 위해
Examples by Level
면역력이 중요해요.
Immunity is important.
Simple subject-adjective
과일을 먹어요.
Eat fruit.
Imperative
운동이 좋아요.
Exercise is good.
Subject-adjective
잠을 자요.
Sleep.
Verb
면역력이 낮아요.
Immunity is low.
Adjective
건강하세요.
Be healthy.
Polite command
물은 좋아요.
Water is good.
Subject-adjective
비타민을 먹어요.
Take vitamins.
Object-verb
면역력을 높이려면 잘 먹어야 합니다.
면역력이 떨어지면 감기에 잘 걸려요.
요즘 면역력에 관심이 많아요.
매일 운동하면 면역력이 좋아져요.
면역력을 위해 야채를 많이 드세요.
충분한 수면은 면역력에 도움이 됩니다.
면역력이 강한 사람이 건강합니다.
스트레스는 면역력을 약하게 합니다.
면역력을 증진하기 위해 비타민을 챙겨 먹습니다.
환절기에는 면역력이 떨어지기 쉽습니다.
면역력을 유지하는 것이 건강의 핵심입니다.
면역력이 약해진 것 같아서 보약을 먹었어요.
규칙적인 생활은 면역력을 높이는 가장 좋은 방법입니다.
면역력 강화에 좋은 음식을 추천해 주세요.
면역력이 좋으면 바이러스를 잘 이겨낼 수 있습니다.
과도한 다이어트는 면역력을 저하시킬 수 있습니다.
현대인들은 불규칙한 식습관으로 인해 면역력이 저하되는 경우가 많습니다.
면역력을 체계적으로 관리하는 것은 장기적인 건강 유지에 필수적입니다.
전문가들은 면역력 강화가 바이러스성 질환 예방의 첫걸음이라고 강조합니다.
면역력이 극도로 낮아진 상태에서는 작은 감기에도 심하게 앓을 수 있습니다.
면역력을 높이는 다양한 보조제들이 시장에 많이 나와 있습니다.
스트레스 관리는 면역력과 밀접한 관련이 있습니다.
면역력이 회복되면서 컨디션이 훨씬 좋아졌습니다.
노년기에는 면역력 관리에 더욱 신경을 써야 합니다.
면역력은 외부 병원체로부터 신체를 보호하는 복합적인 생체 방어 기제입니다.
면역력의 저하는 만성 질환의 발병 가능성을 높이는 주요 요인이 됩니다.
면역력을 단순히 수치로 측정하기는 어렵지만, 전반적인 신체 활력으로 가늠할 수 있습니다.
면역력 증진을 위한 생활 습관 개선은 단기간에 효과가 나타나지 않을 수 있습니다.
면역력이 과도하게 활성화되면 오히려 자가면역질환을 유발할 수도 있습니다.
최근 연구에 따르면 장내 미생물 환경이 면역력에 결정적인 영향을 미칩니다.
면역력은 유전적 요인과 환경적 요인의 상호작용으로 결정됩니다.
충분한 휴식과 영양 섭취는 면역력 회복의 기본 전제입니다.
면역력의 항상성을 유지하는 것은 생명체의 생존 전략에서 가장 고도화된 기능 중 하나입니다.
면역력의 기저에는 수백만 년간 진화해 온 정교한 세포 간 신호 전달 체계가 존재합니다.
면역력 관리는 단순히 질병을 피하는 것을 넘어, 삶의 질을 결정짓는 핵심 지표가 되었습니다.
역사적으로 전염병의 창궐은 인류의 면역력에 대한 이해를 비약적으로 발전시켰습니다.
면역력의 쇠퇴는 노화 과정의 자연스러운 일부이지만, 이를 지연시키는 것이 의학의 큰 과제입니다.
면역력의 메커니즘을 이해하는 것은 개인 맞춤형 의료의 핵심적인 요소입니다.
환경 호르몬과 미세먼지는 현대인의 면역력을 위협하는 심각한 외부 요인입니다.
면역력의 균형을 맞추는 것은 정신 건강과 신체 건강의 조화를 의미합니다.
Common Collocations
Idioms & Expressions
"면역력이 바닥나다"
To have zero immunity
너무 피곤해서 면역력이 바닥났어요.
casual"면역력을 챙기다"
To take care of one's immunity
환절기에는 면역력을 챙겨야 해요.
neutral"면역력의 적"
Enemy of immunity (e.g., stress)
스트레스는 면역력의 적입니다.
neutral"면역력을 사수하다"
To defend one's immunity
건강한 식단으로 면역력을 사수하세요.
formal"면역력에 비상이 걸리다"
To have a health crisis
환절기마다 면역력에 비상이 걸려요.
neutral"면역력을 키우는 습관"
Habits that build immunity
이것은 면역력을 키우는 습관입니다.
neutralEasily Confused
Both end in '력'
체력 is physical stamina, 면역력 is immune defense.
체력이 좋다 vs 면역력이 좋다.
Both relate to health
건강 is general health, 면역력 is specific defense.
건강을 지키다 vs 면역력을 높이다.
Similar meaning
방어력 is often used in games or military, 면역력 in medicine.
성벽의 방어력 vs 몸의 면역력.
Similar meaning
저항력 is general resistance, 면역력 is biological immune response.
세균에 대한 저항력 vs 면역력.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 면역력을 + Verb
나는 면역력을 높인다.
면역력이 + Adjective
면역력이 낮아요.
Noun + 은/는 + 면역력에 + 좋다
마늘은 면역력에 좋다.
면역력을 + 위해 + Verb
면역력을 위해 운동한다.
면역력 + 저하로 + 인하여
면역력 저하로 인하여 병이 생겼다.
Word Family
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Verbs
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How to Use It
9/10
Formality Scale
Common Mistakes
You don't 'make' immunity, you 'raise' or 'increase' it.
You cannot eat the immunity itself.
Immunity is a level, not a quantity.
Wrong verb choice.
Immunity doesn't feel pain.
Tips
Memory Palace
Put a shield in your bedroom to remember immunity.
Daily use
Say it when you drink orange juice.
Cultural insight
Koreans love talking about health supplements.
Grammar shortcut
Always use it with '높이다' or '떨어지다'.
Say it right
Focus on the double k.
Don't say 'make immunity'
Use 'raise' instead.
Did you know?
It comes from ancient plague terms.
Study smart
Read health articles in Korean.
Context
Use it when talking about the flu.
Rhyme time
Rhyme it with '체력' (stamina).
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a shield (력) against plague (면역).
Visual Association
A warrior with a shield fighting off tiny green monsters.
Word Web
Challenge
Say 'My immunity is strong' in Korean 5 times.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Exemption from plague
Cultural Context
None
The concept is identical to 'Immune System' or 'Immunity'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Doctor's office
- 면역력이 약해졌어요
- 면역력을 어떻게 높이나요?
- 면역력 검사하고 싶어요
Gym/Fitness
- 면역력 관리에 좋아요
- 체력과 면역력을 동시에
- 운동은 면역력의 기초
Kitchen/Diet
- 면역력에 좋은 음식
- 면역력을 위한 식단
- 비타민이 면역력에 최고
School/Work
- 환절기 면역력 조심하세요
- 면역력 떨어지면 안 돼요
- 건강이 최고입니다
Conversation Starters
"How do you keep your immunity high?"
"Do you take any vitamins for your immunity?"
"Have you been sick lately because of low immunity?"
"What do you think is the best way to boost immunity?"
"Do you believe in natural immunity boosters?"
Journal Prompts
Write about what you did today to improve your immunity.
Describe how you feel when your immunity is low.
List three foods you eat to boost your immunity.
Reflect on why immunity is important for your future.
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questions면역력을 높이다.
It is used in both formal and informal settings.
Yes, it applies to all organisms.
면역 결핍 (Immune deficiency).
Always, especially in winter.
Yes, nutrition is key.
Related, but immunity is specific to defense.
Yes, it can lead to autoimmune diseases.
Test Yourself
면역력이 ___.
Immunity is high.
Which is good for immunity?
Sleep helps recovery.
Stress increases immunity.
Stress decreases it.
Word
Meaning
Direct translation.
To raise immunity, exercise.
환절기에는 면역력이 ___.
Immunity drops in seasonal changes.
What is the synonym of 면역력?
Defense power.
Immunity is only about germs.
It also involves internal regulation.
면역력의 ___을 유지하는 것이 중요합니다.
Homeostasis.
Immunity is key to survival.
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Summary
면역력 is your body's personal shield against sickness, so keep it strong with healthy habits!
- It means immune power.
- It is crucial for fighting diseases.
- You can boost it with food and sleep.
- It is a very common word in daily life.
Memory Palace
Put a shield in your bedroom to remember immunity.
Daily use
Say it when you drink orange juice.
Cultural insight
Koreans love talking about health supplements.
Grammar shortcut
Always use it with '높이다' or '떨어지다'.
Example
비타민 C를 섭취하면 면역력을 높일 수 있어요.
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비정상적이다
B1Deviating from what is normal or usual; abnormal.
비정상이다
A2To be abnormal or irregular.
에 대해서
A2Indicating the topic or subject; about, concerning.
누적되다
B1To be accumulated or added up over a period of time. It is frequently used to describe the buildup of fatigue, debt, or environmental damage.
몸살
A2General body aches and fatigue, often accompanying a cold or flu.
몸살나다
A2To suffer from body aches and fatigue, often due to a cold.
쑤시다
B1To have a dull, throbbing pain; to ache.
에취
A2Achoo! (onomatopoeia for sneezing).
급성적이다
A2To be acute or sudden (e.g., an illness).
급성이다
A2Having a rapid onset and short course; to be acute (illness).
