Korean word

완화

Pronunciation

Romanizationwanhwa

Meaning

  • nounrelief

Example

통증이 완화되면 병원에 안 가도 돼요.tong jeung i wan hwa doe myeon pyeong wo ne an ka do twae yo

If the pain is relieved, you don't have to go to the hospital.

Illustration for 완화 (relief)

More examples

통증 완화에 도움이 되는 약이에요.tong jeung wan hwa e to u mi toe neun ya gi e yo

It is a medicine that helps relieve pain.

Core concept

A pressure, burden, or painful condition becomes lighter and easier to bear.

Common phrases

  • 통증 완화tong jeung wan hwa

    pain relief

  • 증상 완화cheung sang wan hwa

    symptom relief

Similar words

경감kyeonggam: A decrease in a burden, tax, or cost that makes it easier to manage.
진정chinjeong: A calmer state reached when strong excitement or pain fades.
해소haeso: The removal of a worry, stress, or problem that brings a sense of relief.

Definition in Korean

정도나 강도가 줄어들어 부담이나 고통이 덜해지는 상태.cheong do na kang do ga chu reo deu reo pu da mi na ko tong i teol hae ji neun sang tae

Word origin

The Sino-Korean formation combines the ideas of loosening and bringing things into a gentler balance, which fits its use for reducing pressure or hardship.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often connect relaxation with leisure, but this word also describes easing pain or other burdens in practical situations.

Other meanings

  • relaxationverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 완화하다wanhwahadaalleviateverb
  • 완화되다wanhwadoedabe alleviatedverb
  • 완화제wanhwajerelief medicationnoun

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