Korean word

화목

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwamok

Meaning

  • adjectiveharmonious

Example

그들은 항상 화목해요.keu deu reun hang sang hwa mo kae yo

They always get along well.

Illustration for 화목 (harmonious)

More examples

동네 사람들이 서로 화목해요.tong ne sa ram deu ri seo ro hwa mo kae yo

The people in the neighborhood get along harmoniously with one another.

Core concept

A relationship feels gentle and close because its members share affection and avoid unnecessary quarrels.

Common phrases

  • 가족이 화목하다ka jo gi hwa mo ka da

    a harmonious family

  • 부부가 화목하다pu bu ga hwa mo ka da

    a harmonious married couple

Similar words

사이가 좋다saiga chota: Describes people who are close and have no hard feelings toward one another.
다정하다tajeonghada: Describes a warm, caring manner that shows gentle attention to another person.
원만하다wonmanhada: Describes a relationship or discussion that proceeds smoothly and without conflict.
친밀하다chinmilhada: Describes a close relationship in which people know each other well and feel connected.

Definition in Korean

서로 배려하고 정을 나누어 다툼이 적은 온화한 관계를 뜻하는 말.seo ro pae ryeo ha go cheong eul na nu eo ta tu mi cheo geun on hwa han kwan gye reul tteu ta neun mal

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements meaning harmony and friendly intimacy, which together describe a bond that remains both calm and warm.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can use this word for the quality of a relationship, rather than for a single calm event or quiet place.

Other meanings

  • peacefuladjective
  • amicableadjective

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