English–Korean
“compress” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationjjimjil
Example
운동 후에 찜질을 하면 회복에 도움이 돼요.un dong hu e jjim ji reul ha myeon hoe bo ge to u mi twae yo
Applying a compress after exercise helps with recovery.
How to say “compress” in Korean
“Compress” in Korean is 찜질 (jjimjil).
A focused warm or cold treatment for one body area, including the pack used to apply it.
Example sentences with 찜질
열이 있을 때 이마에 찜질을 하면 편안해져요.yeo ri i sseul ttae i ma e jjim ji reul ha myeon pyeo nan hae jeo yo
If you have a fever, a compress on your forehead can make you feel more comfortable.
Tips for using 찜질
- Unlike an English term that may suggest pressure or wrapping, this word commonly covers both the treatment and the warm or cold pack used for it.