🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

자기 관리

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Jagi gwanri

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Self-Care/sɛlf kɛr/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"자기 관리는 정신 건강에 중요합니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health.

    "Engaging in regular exercise is an important aspect of self-care."
  2. 2

    Activities that individuals undertake to enhance their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

    "Reading a book or taking a long bath can be forms of self-care."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'self-care' originates from the combination of 'self', deriving from Old English 'seolf', and 'care', from Old English 'caru', which means 'sorrow' or 'anxiety'. The concept evolved in the late 20th century to emphasize the importance of personal health and well-being.

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