Korean word

해소

Pronunciation

Romanizationhaeso

Meaning

  • nounrelief

Example

운동은 스트레스 해소에 도움이 돼요.un dong eun seu teu re seu hae so e to u mi twae yo

Exercise helps relieve stress.

Illustration for 해소 (relief)

More examples

갈등 해소에 시간을 투자해야 해요.kal tteung hae so e si ga neul tu ja hae ya hae yo

We need to invest time in resolving conflicts.

Core concept

A pressure, problem, or difficult feeling is eased or removed, leaving things lighter.

Common phrases

  • 스트레스 해소seu teu re seu hae so

    stress relief

  • 갈등 해소kal tteung hae so

    conflict resolution

  • 피로 해소pi ro hae so

    fatigue relief

Similar words

완화wanhwa: A gentler level of pain, pressure, or tension that is easier to bear.
해결haegyeol: A problem brought to an end after its cause or details are dealt with.

Definition in Korean

불편한 상태나 문제, 감정 따위를 없애거나 줄이는 것.pul pyeon han sang tae na mun je kam jeong tta wi reul eop ssae geo na chu ri neun keot

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning to untie or solve and to make disappear, suggesting that a burden or problem is made to go away.

Usage tips

  • English relief often names the feeling after a difficulty ends, while this noun can also name the easing of the difficulty itself.

Other meanings

  • mitigationnoun
  • resolutionnoun

Opposites

  • 악화akwadeteriorationnoun
  • 지속chisokcontinuationnoun

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