Korean Dictionary
How to say “BMI” in Korean
체질량지수
chejirlyang jisu
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Usage & Context
체질량지수 or BMI is used in Korean health checkups to categorize weight status. Korean health guidelines set BMI cutoffs that are slightly different from Western standards reflecting Asian body composition differences. A BMI over 25 is considered overweight in Korean medical guidelines.
Example Sentence
체질량지수가 정상 범위에 있어서 다행이에요.
I am relieved that my BMI is in the normal range.
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