Korean word

활발히

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwalbalhi

Meaning

  • adverbactively

Example

아이들이 점심시간에 활발히 놀았다.a i deu ri cheom sim si ga ne hwal bal hi no rat tta

The children played energetically during lunch.

Illustration for 활발히 (actively)

More examples

학생들이 수업 시간에 활발히 의견을 나눴다.hak ssaeng deu ri su eop si ga ne hwal bal hi ui gyeo neul na nwot tta

The students actively shared their opinions during class.

Core concept

Energy is clearly expressed through frequent, noticeable action.

Common phrases

  • 활발히 질문하다hwal bal hi chil mun ha da

    actively ask questions

  • 활발히 소통하다hwal bal hi so tong ha da

    actively communicate

  • 활발히 대화하다hwal bal hi tae hwa ha da

    actively converse

Similar words

활발하게hwalbalhage: Presents an ongoing activity as lively and full of drive.
활기차게hwalgichage: Gives an action a cheerful and spirited tone.
신나게sinnage: Shows that an activity feels exciting and enjoyable.
적극적으로cheokkkeukjjeogeuro: Shows active involvement backed by personal initiative.

Definition in Korean

에너지가 많아 자주 움직이거나 행동이 활발하게 일어나는 모양을 나타내는 부사e neo ji ga ma na cha ju um ji gi geo na haeng dong i hwal bal ha ge i reo na neun mo yang eul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

It is formed from 활발 (hwalbal, "lively activity") + 히 (hi, "adverb-forming suffix"), turning the base into an adverb.

Usage tips

  • It usually sits near the verb or action phrase it modifies, so treating it like an English adjective before a noun can lead to awkward Korean.

Opposites

  • 소극적으로sogeukjjeogeuropassivelyadverb

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