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뻐근하다

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解析 뻐근하다 in your Level:
At the A1 level, you should focus on the most basic use of 뻐근하다. Think of it as a special way to say 'my body is tired' after doing something. You use it with body parts like '목' (neck), '어깨' (shoulder), and '다리' (leg). The most important thing to remember is the sentence structure: [Body Part] + 이/가 + 뻐근해요. For example, '어깨가 뻐근해요' means 'My shoulders are stiff.' At this level, don't worry about the complex grammar. Just use it when you have finished a lot of homework or played outside for a long time. It is a very useful word to tell your teacher or parents that you need a little break or a stretch. You can also remember it by thinking of the sound 'pbeo-geun'—it sounds a bit heavy and tight, just like the feeling it describes. Try to use it instead of just saying '아파요' (it hurts) when you are just tired from moving around. This will make your Korean sound much more natural right from the beginning of your studies. Even at A1, knowing this specific word for stiffness helps you communicate your physical needs clearly.
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For A2 learners, you can start using 뻐근하다 to explain why you feel stiff. This involves using the '-아서/어서' (because) grammar point. You might say, '운동을 많이 해서 다리가 뻐근해요' (Because I exercised a lot, my legs are stiff). This allows you to connect your actions to your physical feelings. You should also practice using it with the past tense: '어제는 목이 뻐근했어요' (Yesterday, my neck was stiff). At this level, you can also start using intensifiers like '너무' (too/very) or '조금' (a little) to show the degree of the feeling. '어깨가 너무 뻐근해요' (My shoulders are very stiff). Understanding the difference between 뻐근하다 (stiff) and 피곤하다 (tired) is important now. You use '피곤하다' for your whole body and mind, but '뻐근하다' for specific muscles. If you spent the whole day writing, your hand might be 뻐근하다, but your mind might be 피곤하다. Learning to use these two words together will help you describe your day more accurately to your Korean friends or in your journal.
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At the B1 level, you are expected to use 뻐근하다 in more diverse contexts and with more complex grammar. You can use the '-ㄴ/은 것 같다' ending to express that you feel like you are getting stiff: '잠을 잘못 잤는지 목이 뻐근한 것 같아요' (It seems my neck is stiff, maybe because I slept in a bad position). You should also be familiar with the 'become' form, '-아/어지다'. For example, '오후가 되니까 어깨가 뻐근해졌어요' (As it became afternoon, my shoulders became stiff). This shows a change in state. At this level, you can also start to distinguish 뻐근하다 from its close synonyms like '결리다' (to have a crick/sharp catch) or '쑤시다' (to ache/throb). B1 learners should be able to use 뻐근하다 to describe the physical toll of a typical workday or a weekend trip. You might also encounter the metaphorical use for the first time—feeling a 'tightness' in the chest due to emotion—though the physical meaning remains the priority. Focus on using it naturally in conversation to describe the result of staying in one posture for too long, which is a very common topic in Korean social interactions.
B2 learners should master the nuance of 뻐근하다 as it relates to physical effort and recovery. You can use it in more sophisticated structures, such as '-ㄹ 정도로' (to the extent that). For example, '다리가 뻐근할 정도로 걸었어요' (I walked to the point that my legs were stiff). You should also be comfortable using the word in professional or semi-formal settings, such as explaining a physical condition to a doctor or a trainer. At this level, you should definitely understand the metaphorical usage where the word describes an emotional 'fullness.' For instance, '가슴이 뻐근하다' can describe a heart swelling with pride or moved by a touching story. This adds a poetic layer to your vocabulary. You should also be able to use the word with various adverbs of frequency and intensity, like '만성적으로 뻐근하다' (to be chronically stiff). Understanding the cultural context—how 뻐근하다 is used in the workplace to signal hard work and shared struggle—will help you integrate better into Korean social circles. You are no longer just describing a feeling; you are using the word to navigate social and emotional landscapes.
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At the C1 level, you should have a deep, intuitive grasp of 뻐근하다 and its place in the broader Korean lexicon of physical and emotional states. You can use it fluently in literary and academic contexts. For example, you might analyze how the word is used in a novel to depict a character's exhaustion or their internal emotional pressure. You should be able to explain the subtle differences between 뻐근하다 and more obscure terms like '결리다' or '저리다' (to be numb/tingling) with ease. C1 learners should also be able to use the word in the passive or causative-like constructions found in advanced literature. You might use it to describe the atmosphere of a scene: '긴장감으로 온몸이 뻐근해오는 것을 느꼈다' (I felt my whole body tightening up with tension). The focus here is on precision and the ability to use the word to create a specific mood or to describe complex psycho-somatic experiences where physical stiffness and mental stress are intertwined. You should also be aware of how the word has evolved in modern usage, particularly in discussions about 'modern diseases' like VDT (Visual Display Terminal) syndrome.
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For C2 learners, 뻐근하다 is a tool for masterful expression. You can use it to articulate the finest nuances of physical and emotional experience. You might use it in a philosophical discussion about the relationship between labor and the body, or in a high-level medical or psychological analysis. At this level, you understand the word's etymological roots and its resonance in various dialects or historical contexts, if applicable. You can use it to criticize or praise, to describe a painting's 'tight' composition, or to articulate the heavy silence in a room. Your usage of the word is indistinguishable from that of a highly educated native speaker, incorporating it into complex idiomatic expressions and using it to evoke specific cultural archetypes, such as the 'diligent worker' or the 'overwhelmed student.' You can also play with the word's sounds and rhythms in creative writing or oratory. The word is no longer a vocabulary item to be learned, but a versatile instrument in your linguistic repertoire, used to convey the weight of existence, the satisfaction of toil, or the overwhelming power of human emotion.
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뻐근하다 30秒了解

  • Describes muscle stiffness and heaviness.
  • Commonly used for neck, shoulders, and legs.
  • Used after exercise or long periods of sitting.
  • Can metaphorically describe heavy emotions.

The Korean adjective 뻐근하다 (pbeogeun-hada) is a sensory-rich word that describes a specific type of physical discomfort. Unlike the general word for pain, 아프다 (apeuda), which can mean anything from a sharp sting to a dull ache, 뻐근하다 specifically refers to a feeling of stiffness, tightness, or heaviness in the muscles or joints. Imagine the sensation after you have spent eight hours sitting at a desk staring at a computer screen without moving, or the feeling in your legs the day after a strenuous hike up a mountain. It is that sense of being 'bound up' or having muscles that feel like they have been packed too tightly. It often implies that the body part is heavy and difficult to move fluidly.

Physical Sensation
A dense, heavy feeling in the muscles, often accompanied by a limited range of motion. It is the classic 'stiff neck' or 'sore shoulders' sensation common in modern life.

어제 무거운 짐을 옮겼더니 팔이 뻐근하다.

This word is deeply rooted in the daily physical experience of Koreans. You will hear it frequently in offices, gyms, and traditional saunas. It captures the essence of physical fatigue that isn't quite an injury but isn't normal comfort either. It is the transition state between healthy activity and overexertion. When you use this word, you are communicating that your body needs a stretch, a massage, or a rest. It is very common to use it with body parts like the neck (목), shoulders (어깨), back (허리), and legs (다리). Interestingly, it can also be used metaphorically in emotional contexts, particularly to describe a heart that is 'full' or 'tight' with heavy emotion, such as deep gratitude or overwhelming sadness, though the physical usage is much more frequent.

Context: Post-Exercise
Used to describe the 'good' soreness after a workout that indicates muscle growth and effort.

오랜만에 등산을 했더니 종아리가 뻐근하네요.

Understanding the nuance of 뻐근하다 helps you sound more like a native speaker because it shows you can distinguish between types of physical discomfort. If you say 'pain' (아프다), people might think you are hurt or ill. If you say 'stiff' (뻐근하다), they understand you are simply fatigued or have been in one position too long. It is a word of endurance and the physical toll of labor. In a culture that values hard work, expressing that your body feels 뻐근하다 is often a subtle way of acknowledging the effort you have put in during the day.

Context: Emotional Heaviness
A less common but poetic use where the chest feels tight due to a surge of intense emotion.

그의 진심 어린 편지를 읽으니 가슴 한구석이 뻐근해졌다.

Using 뻐근하다 correctly involves understanding its grammatical role as an adjective (descriptive verb) in Korean. It follows the standard rules for adjectives, meaning it can function as a predicate at the end of a sentence or modify a noun. Because it describes a state of being, it is typically paired with the subject markers -이/가 to indicate which body part is feeling the stiffness. For example, '어깨가 뻐근하다' (The shoulders are stiff). You would not use the object marker -을/를 here because 'stiffness' is not something you 'do' to a body part, but a state the body part is in.

Basic Predicative Form
Subject (Body Part) + 이/가 + 뻐근하다. This is the most common way to express the feeling.

온몸이 뻐근해서 스트레칭을 좀 해야겠어요.

When you want to explain the reason for the stiffness, you often use the causal connective -아서/어서. For instance, '컴퓨터를 오래 해서 목이 뻐근해요' (Because I used the computer for a long time, my neck is stiff). This structure is essential for providing context. Another common pattern is using the word with -ㄴ/은 to modify a noun, although this is less common than the predicative form. You might say '뻐근한 근육' (stiff muscles) to describe the state of your muscles before a massage.

The 'Feels Like' Construction
Using 뻐근하다 with the ending -ㄴ 것 같다 (it seems/feels like) adds a layer of subjective observation.

잠을 잘못 잤는지 목이 뻐근한 것 같아요.

In conversation, you will often find 뻐근하다 used in its past tense form 뻐근했다 or its present continuous-like form 뻐근해지다 (to become stiff). '운동 후에 다리가 뻐근해졌어요' (After the workout, my legs became stiff). This 'becoming' form is very useful for describing the progression of fatigue. Additionally, you can add intensifiers like 너무 (too/very), 무척 (extremely), or 몹시 (terribly) to emphasize the level of discomfort. '어깨가 너무 뻐근해서 견딜 수가 없어요' (My shoulders are so stiff I can't stand it).

Using with Adverbs
Adverbs like '약간' (slightly) or '계속' (continuously) help specify the duration and intensity.

아까부터 허리가 약간 뻐근하네요.

The word 뻐근하다 is ubiquitous in South Korea, a society known for its high-stress work environment and dedication to physical fitness. One of the most common places you will hear this word is in the office. Korean office workers, often spending long hours at desks, frequently complain of '뒷목이 뻐근하다' (the back of the neck is stiff) or '어깨가 뻐근하다' (shoulders are stiff). It serves as a social lubricant for shared fatigue, a way to build rapport with colleagues through shared physical burden.

In the Office
Colleagues often say this while stretching or getting up from their chairs to get coffee.

아, 오늘따라 왜 이렇게 어깨가 뻐근하지?

Another major setting is the gym or sports field. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts use 뻐근하다 to describe the 'pump' or the post-workout muscle soreness (DOMS). It's a sign of a job well done. In this context, the word carries a slightly positive connotation of productivity. You will also hear it at massage parlors and physical therapy clinics. When a therapist asks where you feel discomfort, '여기가 뻐근해요' (It's stiff here) is the standard response. It guides the professional to the areas that need deep tissue work.

At the Jimjilbang
People entering hot tubs or saunas often sigh and mention how their '뻐근한' body is finally relaxing.

뜨거운 물에 들어가니까 뻐근했던 게 좀 풀리네.

Furthermore, you will hear this word in family settings. Parents or grandparents might ask their children to massage their shoulders because they feel 뻐근하다. It is a word that bridges generations, describing a universal human experience of physical strain. In media, news reports about health often use the term to describe the symptoms of 'forward head posture' (turtle neck syndrome) or other modern ailments caused by smartphone usage. It is, in many ways, the 'word of the modern era' in Korea, capturing the physical toll of a digital and fast-paced lifestyle.

In Health News
Health experts use it to describe chronic tension that requires lifestyle changes or medical attention.

장시간 스마트폰을 사용하면 목 주변이 뻐근해질 수 있습니다.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make when using 뻐근하다 is confusing it with other words for pain or stiffness, such as 아프다 (apeuda) or 딱딱하다 (ttakttakhada). While 아프다 is a general term for 'to be painful' or 'to be sick,' 뻐근하다 is a very specific sensation of tension. If you have a sharp cut or a fever, you would never use 뻐근하다. Using it for a sharp, stabbing pain would be confusing to a native speaker. Similarly, 딱딱하다 means 'hard' like a rock. While a stiff muscle might feel hard to the touch, you use 딱딱하다 for the texture of the object, whereas 뻐근하다 describes the internal feeling of the person.

Mistake: Using for Sharp Pain
Incorrect: 칼에 베여서 손가락이 뻐근해요 (My finger is stiff because I cut it with a knife). Correct: 칼에 베여서 손가락이 아파요.

바늘에 찔렸을 때는 뻐근하다고 하지 않아요.

Another common error is related to particle usage. Since 뻐근하다 is an adjective, it cannot take an object. You cannot '뻐근하다' something. You must say 'Something is 뻐근하다.' Learners often try to say '어깨를 뻐근해요' (I stiff my shoulders), which is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is '어깨가 뻐근해요.' Also, be careful not to confuse it with 뻣뻣하다 (ppeotppeothada). While both can mean 'stiff,' 뻣뻣하다 often refers to a lack of flexibility (like a stiff board or a person who is not good at dancing) or an inflexible, arrogant personality. 뻐근하다 is almost always about the physical fatigue-induced tension.

Mistake: Confusing with 뻣뻣하다
뻣뻣하다 is 'rigid' or 'inflexible.' 뻐근하다 is 'heavy and sore due to tension.'

몸이 뻣뻣해서 요가를 못 해요 (I'm inflexible). vs 몸이 뻐근해서 요가를 해요 (I'm sore, so I do yoga).

Finally, learners sometimes overuse the word for any kind of tiredness. If you are sleepy or mentally exhausted, 뻐근하다 is not the right choice. Use 피곤하다 (pigonhada) or 졸리다 (jollida) instead. 뻐근하다 is strictly for the physical 'fullness' and 'tightness' of muscles. Understanding these boundaries will ensure your Korean sounds natural and precise, allowing you to convey exactly how your body feels after a long day of study or work.

Korean has a rich vocabulary for physical sensations, and 뻐근하다 is part of a cluster of words that describe muscle discomfort. Understanding the differences between these synonyms is key to reaching an advanced level of fluency. The most common alternatives are 결리다 (gyeollida), 쑤시다 (ssushida), and 뭉치다 (mungchida). Each of these describes a slightly different nuance of pain or tension.

뻐근하다 vs. 결리다
뻐근하다: Broad stiffness and heaviness.
결리다: A sharp, localized pain that 'catches' when you move, often in the ribs, shoulders, or back (like a 'crick' in the neck).

담이 들어서 옆구리가 결려요. (My side is 'catching' due to a muscle spasm.)

Another frequent comparison is with 쑤시다 (ssushida). While 뻐근하다 is a dull, heavy stiffness, 쑤시다 is a throbbing, 'pricking' ache. People often say their joints 쑤시다 when it rains (an old Korean folk belief). It feels more like needles or a deep, pulsing pain. On the other hand, 뭉치다 literally means 'to lump' or 'to gather.' In a physical context, it means your muscles have knotted up. You might say '어깨가 뭉쳤어요' (My shoulders are knotted), which is often the cause of feeling 뻐근하다.

뻐근하다 vs. 쑤시다
뻐근하다: Heavy and tight (like after lifting weights).
쑤시다: Aching and throbbing (like a toothache or joint pain in the rain).

비가 오려나, 무릎이 쑤시네.

Lastly, consider 묵직하다 (mukjikhada). This word means 'heavy' or 'weighty.' When used for the body, it emphasizes the literal feeling of weight. If your legs feel like lead after a marathon, you might say they are 묵직하다. 뻐근하다 includes this heaviness but adds the element of muscular tension. By choosing the right word from this set, you can describe your physical state with the precision of a native speaker, helping others understand exactly what kind of relief you might need.

Comparison Table Summary
- 뻐근하다: Stiff, heavy, tight (general fatigue).
- 결리다: Catching, sharp localized pain (spasm).
- 쑤시다: Throbbing, pricking ache (joints, illness).
- 뭉치다: Knotted muscles (physical state).
- 묵직하다: Heavy like lead (weight focus).

How Formal Is It?

趣味小知识

The word '뻐근하다' uses the 'ㅃ' sound, which in Korean linguistics often conveys a sense of intensity, pressure, or a 'packed' feeling, perfectly matching the sensation of stiff muscles.

发音指南

UK /p͈ʌ.ɡɯn.ɦa.da/
US /p͈ʌ.ɡʊn.hɑ.dɑ/
The stress is generally even across syllables, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable '뻐'.
押韵词
매끈하다 (maekkeunhada - sleek) 따끈하다 (ttakkeunhada - warm) 화끈하다 (hwakkeunhada - hot/passionate) 지긋하다 (jigeuthada - elderly/patient) 푸근하다 (pugeunhada - cozy) 조긋하다 (jogeuthada - quiet) 포근하다 (pogeunhada - warm/cozy) 지근하다 (jigeunhada - close/near)
常见错误
  • Pronouncing ㅃ as a soft 'p' or aspirated 'ph'.
  • Confusing the ㅓ (eo) sound with ㅗ (o).
  • Missing the 'h' sound in 'hada' in fast speech.

难度评级

阅读 3/5

Recognizable in context, common in health and daily life texts.

写作 4/5

Requires correct particle usage (이/가) and distinguishing from synonyms.

口语 3/5

The pronunciation of ㅃ can be tricky for beginners, but the word is very common.

听力 2/5

Easily identified by its unique 'pbeo-geun' sound.

接下来学什么

前置知识

아프다 (to be painful) 피곤하다 (to be tired) 목 (neck) 어깨 (shoulder) 운동 (exercise)

接下来学习

결리다 (to have a crick) 쑤시다 (to throb) 풀리다 (to be relieved) 근육통 (muscle pain) 마사지 (massage)

高级

근막통증증후군 (myofascial pain syndrome) 담 (muscle spasm) 만성 피로 (chronic fatigue) 혈액 순환 (blood circulation) 경직되다 (to be rigid)

需要掌握的语法

Adjective Conjugation (-아요/어요)

뻐근하다 -> 뻐근해요

Causal Connective (-아서/어서)

운동을 해서 뻐근해요.

Resultative Connective (-았/었더니)

공부했더니 목이 뻐근해요.

Change of State (-아/어지다)

어깨가 뻐근해졌어요.

Attributive Form (-ㄴ/은)

뻐근한 어깨를 주물러요.

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按水平分级的例句

1

목이 뻐근해요.

My neck is stiff.

Subject + 이/가 + 뻐근하다

2

어깨가 뻐근해요.

My shoulders are stiff.

Standard polite ending -해요

3

다리가 뻐근해요.

My legs are stiff.

Body part '다리' (leg)

4

팔이 뻐근해요.

My arms are stiff.

Body part '팔' (arm)

5

허리가 뻐근해요.

My lower back is stiff.

Body part '허리' (waist/lower back)

6

운동해서 뻐근해요.

I'm stiff because I exercised.

Verb stem + 아서/어서 (shortened)

7

몸이 뻐근해요.

My whole body is stiff.

'몸' means body

8

조금 뻐근해요.

I'm a little stiff.

Adverb '조금' (a little)

1

컴퓨터를 많이 해서 목이 뻐근해요.

My neck is stiff because I used the computer a lot.

-아서/어서 indicating cause

2

어제 등산을 해서 다리가 뻐근해요.

My legs are stiff because I went hiking yesterday.

Past tense action leading to present state

3

무거운 가방을 들어서 어깨가 뻐근해요.

My shoulders are stiff from carrying a heavy bag.

-어서 (reason)

4

오래 앉아 있었더니 허리가 뻐근해요.

My back is stiff since I've been sitting for a long time.

-았/었더니 indicating result of past action

5

스트레칭을 하면 뻐근한 게 풀려요.

If you stretch, the stiffness goes away.

-면 (if) and '풀리다' (to be relieved)

6

잠을 잘못 자서 목이 뻐근해요.

My neck is stiff because I slept in a bad position.

Common phrase '잠을 잘못 자다'

7

오늘 너무 많이 걸어서 온몸이 뻐근해요.

My whole body is stiff because I walked too much today.

'온몸' (whole body)

8

뻐근할 때는 따뜻한 물로 샤워하세요.

When you are stiff, take a warm shower.

-ㄹ 때 (when)

1

하루 종일 공부만 했더니 뒷목이 뻐근하네요.

The back of my neck is stiff after studying all day.

'뒷목' specifically means the back of the neck

2

어깨가 뻐근한 걸 보니 비가 오려나 봐요.

Seeing how my shoulders are stiff, I guess it's going to rain.

-ㄴ 걸 보니 (judging by the fact that...)

3

운전을 오래 했더니 다리가 뻐근해졌어요.

My legs became stiff after driving for a long time.

-아/어지다 (to become)

4

마사지를 받았더니 뻐근했던 근육이 다 풀렸어요.

After getting a massage, my stiff muscles are all relaxed.

-았던 (past attributive) modifying '근육'

5

뻐근한 부위에 파스를 붙이는 게 어때요?

How about putting a pain relief patch on the stiff area?

'파스' is a common Korean remedy

6

긴장해서 그런지 어깨가 딱딱하고 뻐근해요.

Maybe because I'm nervous, my shoulders are hard and stiff.

-아서 그런지 (maybe because...)

7

이사하느라 짐을 옮겼더니 팔다리가 뻐근하군요.

My arms and legs are stiff after moving boxes for the move.

-느라 (due to doing something)

8

가끔씩 일어나서 움직여야 목이 안 뻐근해요.

You have to get up and move occasionally so your neck doesn't get stiff.

-아야 (must... in order to...)

1

갑자기 무리한 운동을 하면 다음 날 몸이 뻐근할 수 있어요.

If you exercise too hard suddenly, your body can be stiff the next day.

-ㄹ 수 있다 (possibility)

2

그의 따뜻한 말 한마디에 가슴이 뻐근해졌다.

My heart felt full (heavy with emotion) at his one warm word.

Metaphorical use for emotional fullness

3

뻐근한 통증이 계속되면 병원에 가보는 게 좋습니다.

If the stiff pain continues, it is good to go to the hospital.

'통증' (pain/ache)

4

오랫동안 고정된 자세로 있으면 근육이 뻐근해지기 쉽습니다.

If you stay in a fixed posture for a long time, your muscles are likely to get stiff.

-기 쉽다 (easy to/likely to)

5

수영은 뻐근한 몸을 풀어주는 데 아주 좋은 운동입니다.

Swimming is a very good exercise for loosening up a stiff body.

-는 데 (in the matter of...)

6

피로가 쌓여서 그런지 아침마다 온몸이 뻐근하네요.

Maybe because fatigue has built up, my whole body is stiff every morning.

-마다 (every)

7

긴장된 상태로 연주를 마쳤더니 손가락이 뻐근합니다.

My fingers are stiff after finishing the performance in a tense state.

'상태' (state/condition)

8

아이의 편지를 읽고 나니 코끝이 찡하고 가슴이 뻐근했다.

After reading the child's letter, my nose tingled and my heart felt full.

Combination of sensory and emotional descriptions

1

과도한 업무 스트레스는 목과 어깨의 뻐근함을 유발하는 주된 원인입니다.

Excessive work stress is a major cause of stiffness in the neck and shoulders.

Nominalized form '뻐근함' (stiffness)

2

부모님의 야윈 뒷모습을 보니 가슴 한구석이 뻐근해져 왔다.

Seeing my parents' thin backs, a corner of my heart began to feel heavy with emotion.

-어 오다 (showing a process starting and continuing)

3

만성적인 뻐근함은 단순한 피로가 아니라 자세의 문제일 수 있습니다.

Chronic stiffness may not be simple fatigue but a problem of posture.

'만성적' (chronic)

4

그 소설의 결말은 독자들의 가슴을 뻐근하게 만드는 묘한 매력이 있다.

The ending of that novel has a strange charm that makes the readers' hearts feel full.

-게 만들다 (to make someone feel...)

5

장시간 비행으로 인해 온몸이 뻐근하고 감각이 무뎌진 느낌이다.

Due to the long flight, my whole body is stiff and my senses feel dulled.

-로 인해 (due to)

6

뻐근한 근육을 방치하면 근막통증증후군으로 발전할 위험이 있습니다.

If you neglect stiff muscles, there is a risk of developing myofascial pain syndrome.

'방치하다' (to neglect/leave alone)

7

고된 노동 끝에 찾아오는 뻐근함은 때로 삶의 보람을 느끼게 한다.

The stiffness that comes after hard labor sometimes makes one feel the worth of life.

Philosophical usage

8

그녀는 긴장이 풀리자 비로소 온몸을 엄습하는 뻐근함을 느꼈다.

As her tension eased, she finally felt the stiffness overwhelming her entire body.

'엄습하다' (to overwhelm/attack)

1

신체적 뻐근함과 정신적 압박감 사이의 상관관계를 분석한 논문이 발표되었다.

A paper analyzing the correlation between physical stiffness and mental pressure was published.

Academic context

2

작가는 인간 소외의 고통을 육체적인 뻐근함이라는 감각적 언어로 형상화했다.

The author embodied the pain of human alienation through the sensory language of physical stiffness.

Literary criticism context

3

단순한 근육통을 넘어선 뻐근함은 신경계의 이상 신호일 가능성을 배제할 수 없다.

Stiffness that goes beyond simple muscle pain cannot exclude the possibility of being an abnormal signal from the nervous system.

Medical/Scientific nuance

4

그의 연설은 청중들의 가슴을 뻐근하게 할 만큼 강력한 호소력을 지니고 있었다.

His speech had such a powerful appeal that it made the audience's hearts swell with emotion.

-ㄹ 만큼 (to the extent that)

5

현대인의 고질적인 뻐근함은 기술 문명이 가져온 신체적 소외의 한 단면이다.

The chronic stiffness of modern people is one aspect of the physical alienation brought by technological civilization.

Sociological context

6

삶의 무게가 어깨를 짓누를 때, 우리는 그것을 단순한 뻐근함으로 치부하곤 한다.

When the weight of life presses down on our shoulders, we often dismiss it as simple stiffness.

-곤 하다 (habitual action)

7

뻐근하게 차오르는 슬픔을 억누르며 그는 마지막 인사를 건넸다.

Suppressing the sadness that was swelling heavily, he offered his final farewell.

Adverbial use '뻐근하게' with emotion

8

육체의 뻐근함이 정신의 명료함을 방해하지 않도록 명상을 생활화해야 한다.

One must make meditation a habit so that physical stiffness does not interfere with mental clarity.

Formal instructional context

常见搭配

목이 뻐근하다
어깨가 뻐근하다
뒷목이 뻐근하다
허리가 뻐근하다
온몸이 뻐근하다
가슴이 뻐근하다
눈이 뻐근하다
다리가 뻐근하다
뻐근하게 풀리다
뻐근함을 느끼다

常用短语

뻐근한 게 가시다

— The stiffness goes away or fades.

잠을 자고 나니 뻐근한 게 가셨어요.

뻐근함을 호소하다

— To complain of stiffness (often in medical contexts).

환자가 어깨의 뻐근함을 호소했다.

뻐근해 죽겠다

— Extremely stiff (slang/exaggeration).

아이고, 어깨가 뻐근해 죽겠네.

뻐근한 통증

— A stiff, aching pain.

허리에 뻐근한 통증이 느껴져요.

뻐근하게 차오르다

— To swell up heavily (usually emotions).

눈물이 뻐근하게 차올랐다.

뻐근하게 굳다

— To stiffen up hard.

추운 곳에 있었더니 몸이 뻐근하게 굳었다.

뻐근한 느낌

— A feeling of stiffness.

운동 후에 뻐근한 느낌이 좋다.

뻐근함이 지속되다

— Stiffness continues for a long time.

뻐근함이 지속되면 병원에 가세요.

뻐근함을 풀다

— To relieve or loosen the stiffness.

스트레칭으로 뻐근함을 풀어요.

뻐근한 상태

— A state of being stiff.

지금 근육이 아주 뻐근한 상태입니다.

容易混淆的词

뻐근하다 vs 아프다

A general term for pain. 뻐근하다 is specifically for stiffness/heaviness.

뻐근하다 vs 뻣뻣하다

Means 'rigid' or 'inflexible' (like a board). 뻐근하다 is the sensation of tension.

뻐근하다 vs 피곤하다

Means 'tired' generally. 뻐근하다 is muscle-specific stiffness.

习语与表达

"가슴이 뻐근하다"

— To be overwhelmed with emotion (gratitude, sadness, pride).

선생님의 칭찬에 가슴이 뻐근해졌다.

Neutral/Poetic
"뒷목을 잡다"

— Literally 'to grab the back of one's neck' due to high blood pressure or extreme stress/anger (often involving a 뻐근하다 feeling).

그 소식을 듣고 뒷목을 잡았다.

Informal/Dramatic
"어깨가 무겁다"

— To feel a heavy responsibility (often leads to feeling 뻐근하다).

팀장직을 맡으니 어깨가 무겁다.

Neutral
"뼈마디가 쑤시다"

— Every joint aches (a more severe version of being 뻐근하다).

비가 오려나 뼈마디가 쑤시네.

Informal/Elderly
"몸이 천근만근이다"

— The body feels like it weighs thousands of pounds (extreme heaviness/stiffness).

피곤해서 몸이 천근만근이다.

Informal
"코끝이 찡하다"

— To have one's nose tingle before crying (often paired with 가슴이 뻐근하다).

그 영화의 마지막 장면에서 코끝이 찡했다.

Neutral
"기가 막히다"

— To be dumbfounded (can cause physical tension/stiffness).

그의 행동에 기가 막혀서 말이 안 나온다.

Informal
"눈앞이 캄캄하다"

— To feel hopeless (can lead to physical tension/stiffness).

시험을 망치니 눈앞이 캄캄하다.

Informal
"피가 거꾸로 솟다"

— To be extremely angry (causes sudden physical tension).

그의 거짓말에 피가 거꾸로 솟는 기분이었다.

Informal/Dramatic
"심장이 내려앉다"

— To be shocked (causes sudden tightness in the chest).

갑작스러운 사고 소식에 심장이 내려앉았다.

Informal/Dramatic

容易混淆

뻐근하다 vs 결리다

Both involve muscle discomfort.

결리다 is a sharp, catching pain in a small spot. 뻐근하다 is broad stiffness.

담이 들어서 등이 결려요 vs 운동해서 등이 뻐근해요.

뻐근하다 vs 쑤시다

Both are types of muscle/joint pain.

쑤시다 is a throbbing, pricking ache. 뻐근하다 is heavy tension.

비가 오니 무릎이 쑤셔요 vs 오래 서 있었더니 다리가 뻐근해요.

뻐근하다 vs 저리다

Both happen after staying in one position.

저리다 is 'pins and needles' or numbness. 뻐근하다 is stiffness.

다리가 저려서 못 걷겠어요 (numb) vs 다리가 뻐근해서 마사지해요 (stiff).

뻐근하다 vs 뭉치다

They often happen together.

뭉치다 describes the physical 'knot' in the muscle. 뻐근하다 describes the feeling.

어깨가 뭉쳐서 뻐근해요.

뻐근하다 vs 딱딱하다

Stiff muscles feel hard.

딱딱하다 describes the surface texture (hard like a rock). 뻐근하다 is the internal sensation.

침대가 딱딱해요 vs 몸이 뻐근해요.

句型

A1

[Body Part] + 이/가 + 뻐근해요.

목이 뻐근해요.

A2

[Reason] + -아서/어서 + [Body Part] + 이/가 + 뻐근해요.

운동을 해서 다리가 뻐근해요.

B1

[Action] + -았/었더니 + 뻐근하네요.

공부했더니 뒷목이 뻐근하네요.

B1

뻐근한 것 같아요.

어깨가 뻐근한 것 같아요.

B2

뻐근해지기 쉽다.

오래 앉아 있으면 허리가 뻐근해지기 쉽다.

B2

뻐근할 정도로 [Action].

다리가 뻐근할 정도로 걸었어요.

C1

뻐근함을 느끼다.

가슴 한구석에서 뻐근함을 느꼈다.

C2

뻐근하게 차오르다.

슬픔이 가슴에 뻐근하게 차올랐다.

词族

名词

뻐근함 (stiffness/heaviness)

动词

뻐근해지다 (to become stiff)

形容词

뻐근하다 (stiff/sore)

相关

근육 (muscle)
통증 (pain)
피로 (fatigue)
스트레칭 (stretching)
마사지 (massage)
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如何使用

frequency

Very common in daily conversation and health-related media.

常见错误
  • 어깨를 뻐근해요. → 어깨가 뻐근해요.

    뻐근하다 is an adjective, so it cannot take an object marker (-를). Use the subject marker (-가).

  • 배가 뻐근해요 (when hungry). → 배가 고파요.

    뻐근하다 is for muscle stiffness, not hunger or internal organ pain.

  • 칼에 베여서 손가락이 뻐근해요. → 칼에 베여서 손가락이 아파요.

    뻐근하다 is for stiffness, not sharp pain from a cut.

  • 피곤해서 목이 뻣뻣해요 (when just sore). → 피곤해서 목이 뻐근해요.

    뻣뻣하다 implies extreme rigidity or lack of flexibility. 뻐근하다 is the common word for soreness/stiffness.

  • 마음이 뻐근해요 (to mean 'I am bored'). → 심심해요.

    마음이 뻐근하다 is for being deeply moved or heavy with emotion, not boredom.

小贴士

Subject Markers

Always use -이/가 with the body part. '어깨가 뻐근해요' is correct. '어깨를 뻐근해요' is wrong because 뻐근하다 is an adjective.

Body Parts

Learn body parts like 목 (neck), 어깨 (shoulder), 허리 (back), and 다리 (leg) to use this word effectively.

Jimjilbang

If you visit a Korean sauna, you will hear people saying '뻐근한 게 풀린다' (the stiffness is being relieved) as they enter the hot water.

Emotional Use

Don't be surprised to hear it in sad or moving scenes in dramas. It describes the 'tight' feeling in the chest when you want to cry or are very grateful.

Office Life

This is a great word to use in a Korean office to bond with coworkers over shared fatigue during a break.

Medical Context

When seeing a doctor for muscle pain, describe the feeling as 뻐근하다 to help them understand it's tension, not a sharp injury.

Vs. 아프다

Use 아프다 for illness or sharp pain, and 뻐근하다 for that 'heavy and tight' feeling after work or exercise.

Double Consonants

Practice the ㅃ sound by building up air pressure behind your lips and releasing it without a puff of air.

Journaling

Write about your daily physical state in a journal using '오늘은 ~해서 ~가 뻐근하다' to practice causal structures.

Natural Fillers

Add '아~' or '에고~' (aigoo) before saying '어깨가 뻐근하네' to sound more like a native speaker expressing fatigue.

记住它

记忆技巧

Think of a 'BUN' that is baked too tight. A 'P-BUN' (뻐근) is a 'Pressure-Bun' feeling in your muscles. It's tight and full!

视觉联想

Imagine a rubber band that has been stretched for hours and is now stuck in a tight, stiff position.

Word Web

Neck (목) Shoulders (어깨) Exercise (운동) Stretching (스트레칭) Heavy (무겁다) Tight (꽉 끼다) Fatigue (피로) Back (허리)

挑战

Try to use 뻐근하다 three times today: once after sitting too long, once after carrying something, and once when you see someone else stretching.

词源

A native Korean word (pure Korean) that has existed for centuries to describe physical sensations. It is not derived from Hanja (Chinese characters).

原始含义： Originally used to describe the feeling of fullness or tightness in the body or mind.

Koreanic

文化背景

Generally a safe, neutral word. However, using it to describe someone else's body might be too personal unless you are close or a medical professional.

English speakers might just say 'I'm sore' or 'I'm stiff,' but Korean speakers use '뻐근하다' specifically to distinguish from 'hurt' (아프다).

Often used in 'Healing' variety shows where celebrities go to spas. Commonly heard in 'Misaeng' (Incomplete Life), a famous drama about office workers. Found in lyrics of songs about weary daily life.

在生活中练习

真实语境

After Exercise

  • 근육이 뻐근해요
  • 다리가 뻐근해요
  • 운동 후에 뻐근함
  • 뻐근하게 뭉치다

At the Office

  • 뒷목이 뻐근해요
  • 어깨가 뻐근해요
  • 눈이 뻐근해요
  • 허리가 뻐근해요

After Sleeping Poorly

  • 잠을 잘못 자서 뻐근해요
  • 목이 뻐근해요
  • 몸이 뻐근해요
  • 뻐근한 게 안 가셔요

Emotional Moments

  • 가슴이 뻐근해요
  • 가슴 한구석이 뻐근하다
  • 뻐근한 감동
  • 마음이 뻐근하다

At a Massage Shop

  • 여기가 뻐근해요
  • 어깨가 특히 뻐근해요
  • 뻐근한 부위
  • 뻐근함이 심해요

对话开场白

"어제 운동을 너무 열심히 했는지 오늘 온몸이 뻐근하네요."

"하루 종일 컴퓨터만 봤더니 목이 뻐근하지 않아요?"

"어깨가 뻐근할 때 좋은 스트레칭 방법이 있을까요?"

"요즘 스트레스를 받아서 그런지 뒷목이 자주 뻐근해요."

"비가 오려고 해서 그런지 몸이 뻐근한 것 같아요."

日记主题

오늘은 평소보다 운동을 많이 했다. 그래서 다리가 뻐근하다.

회사에서 하루 종일 앉아 있었더니 어깨와 목이 너무 뻐근해서 마사지를 받으러 갔다.

그의 진심 어린 선물을 받고 가슴 한구석이 뻐근해지는 것을 느꼈다.

뻐근한 근육을 풀기 위해 오늘 저녁에는 요가를 해야겠다.

오랜 시간 운전을 해서 그런지 허리가 뻐근하다. 내일은 좀 쉬어야겠다.

常见问题

10 个问题

Generally, no. For a headache, use '머리가 아프다' (head hurts) or '머리가 지끈거리다' (throbbing headache). However, if your neck stiffness causes a headache, you can say '목이 뻐근해서 머리까지 아파요.'

Usually negative because it's a discomfort. However, in a gym context, it can be 'good soreness' indicating a productive workout.

묵직하다 focuses only on the 'heaviness' (like lead). 뻐근하다 includes both heaviness and muscle tension/stiffness.

Yes, it's a common metaphorical expression meaning your heart is full of heavy emotion, usually gratitude or moving sadness.

'목이 뻐근해요' or '뒷목이 뻐근해요' is the most natural way.

Yes, if you are explaining a physical condition to a boss or doctor, use '뻐근합니다.'

No, a pulled muscle is usually '근육이 놀랐다' or '인대가 늘어났다.' 뻐근하다 is just general stiffness.

'어깨나 목은 안 뻐근하세요?' (Isn't your neck or shoulder stiff?)

Yes, '눈이 뻐근하다' is used when your eyes feel tired and heavy after looking at a screen for too long.

Yes, '뻐근함' (stiffness/heaviness).

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writing

Translate: 'My shoulders are very stiff because I carried a heavy bag.'

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Translate: 'I need a massage because my whole body is stiff.'

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Write a sentence using '뒷목' and '뻐근하다'.

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Describe how you feel after hiking for 5 hours.

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Translate: 'My heart felt full when I saw my mother's face.'

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speaking

Say 'My neck is stiff' in polite Korean.

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speaking

Explain why your legs are stiff using -아서/어서.

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listening

Listen and write the body part: '아이고, 어깨가 왜 이렇게 뻐근하지?'

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listening

Listen and write the cause: '어제 너무 열심히 운동했더니 오늘 온몸이 뻐근해.'

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writing

Translate: 'Because I sat for a long time, my back is stiff.'

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writing

Translate: 'The back of my neck is stiff from stress.'

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Write a sentence about your legs after running.

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Translate: 'I felt a heavy stiffness in my chest after hearing the news.'

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Use '뻐근함' in a sentence as a noun.

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Tell your friend your shoulders are stiff from the backpack.

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Ask someone if their neck is stiff.

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Identify the emotion: '그 말을 듣는데 가슴이 뻐근하더라고요.'

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Identify the activity: '이사짐을 날랐더니 온몸이 뻐근하네.'

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Translate: 'My back was stiff yesterday, but it's okay today.'

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Translate: 'I feel stiff every morning.'

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Write a sentence about sitting for 8 hours.

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Translate: 'His eyes were stiff from lack of sleep.'

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Describe the feeling of '가슴이 뻐근하다' in English.

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Ask for a massage because you are stiff.

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Say 'My legs became stiff after the race.'

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Which part of the body is stiff? '아, 뒷목이 너무 뻐근하네.'

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What is the speaker going to do? '어깨가 뻐근해서 스트레칭 좀 하려고요.'

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Translate: 'My neck is stiff, so I can't look back.'

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Translate: 'Stretching is good for a stiff body.'

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Write about a time you felt '가슴이 뻐근하다'.

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Translate: 'The patient complained of stiffness in the lower back.'

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Translate: 'His shoulders were stiff with the weight of the task.'

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speaking

Tell your mom your back is stiff and ask for help.

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Describe the feeling of your legs after a long walk.

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Where does it feel 뻐근? '어제 무거운 걸 들었더니 팔이 뻐근하네.'

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Is the feeling gone? '자고 일어났는데도 아직 뻐근해.'

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Translate: 'I walked too much today, so my legs are stiff.'

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writing

Translate: 'My shoulders are stiff, so please massage them.'

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writing

Write a sentence about feeling stiff after a long flight.

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writing

Translate: 'His heart felt full with a sense of accomplishment.'

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Translate: 'Chronic stiffness can be a sign of poor posture.'

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speaking

Tell your teacher your eyes are stiff from studying.

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Say 'I'm so stiff I could die' (exaggeration).

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Which part is stiff? '하루 종일 운전했더니 허리가 뻐근하네.'

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What caused the stiffness? '어제 이사하느라 짐을 좀 날랐더니 팔이 뻐근해.'

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Translate: 'I carried a heavy bag, so my shoulders are stiff.'

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Translate: 'My whole body is stiff after the workout.'

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Write a sentence about feeling stiff after studying.

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Translate: 'I felt a heart-filling emotion after reading the book.'

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writing

Translate: 'Muscle stiffness is a sign of fatigue.'

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speaking

Complain to your friend about your stiff legs after hiking.

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speaking

Ask for a '파스' because your back is stiff.

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listening

Is the speaker tired? '아이고, 어깨가 뻐근해서 죽겠네.'

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What does the speaker need? '몸이 너무 뻐근한데 마사지 좀 해줘.'

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