Korean word

치유

Pronunciation

Romanizationchiyu

Meaning

  • nounhealing

Example

그 음악은 마음에 큰 치유를 줬다.keu eu ma geun ma eu me keun chi yu reul chwot tta

The music brought great healing to my heart.

Illustration for 치유 (healing)

More examples

오랜 대화가 마음의 치유로 이어졌다.o raen tae hwa ga ma eu mui chi yu ro i eo jeot tta

A long conversation brought healing to the heart.

Core concept

Pain or illness fades, and the person moves back toward a calm and healthy state.

Common phrases

  • 마음의 치유ma eu mui chi yu

    healing of the heart

  • 정서적 치유cheong seo jeok chi yu

    emotional healing

Similar words

위로wiro: Kind words or actions that soothe someone during sadness or difficulty.
힐링hilling: A relaxing break or activity that refreshes the mind and body.
회복hoebok: A return to good health, strength, or condition after illness or strain.

Definition in Korean

질병이나 정신적 고통이 줄어들어 회복되는 과정이나 그 결과chil byeong i na cheong sin jeok ko tong i chu reo deu reo hoe bok ttoe neun kwa jeong i na keu kyeol gwa

Word origin

The word comes from the Sino-Korean readings of Chinese characters associated with putting something right and easing suffering, joined into one word for healing.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may expect a complete fix, but this word can describe comfort and gradual improvement without an instant solution.

Other meanings

  • curenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 치유하다chiyuhadahealverb
  • 자가치유chagachiyuself-healingnoun
  • 치유력chiyuryeokhealing powernoun

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