Korean word

호전

Pronunciation

Romanizationhojeon

Meaning

  • nounimprovement

Example

경제 상황이 조금씩 호전되고 있다.kyeong je sang hwang i cho geum ssik ho jeon doe go it tta

The economic situation is gradually improving.

Illustration for 호전 (improvement)

More examples

날씨가 호전되어 외출하기 좋았다.nal ssi ga ho jeon doe eo oe chul ha gi cho at tta

The weather improved, so it was good to go out.

Core concept

A situation turns from its earlier condition toward a better one.

Common phrases

  • 날씨 호전nal ssi ho jeon

    improvement in the weather

  • 상황 호전sang hwang ho jeon

    improvement in the situation

Similar words

회복hoebok: Lost health, energy, or stability comes back toward its former level.
개선kaeseon: Changes are made to fix problems and improve a condition.

Definition in Korean

어떤 상태나 상황이 이전보다 좋아짐을 뜻하는 명사.eo tteon sang tae na sang hwang i i jeon bo da cho a ji meul tteu ta neun myeong sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning good and turn, expressing a turn toward a better state.

Usage tips

  • As a noun, it often appears in formal reports about conditions or situations, giving it a more measured tone than casual everyday wording.

Opposites

Related words

  • 호전시키다hojeonsikidaimproveverb

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