Korean Conversation · Level 282
15 words
Korean word
회복력
Pronunciation
Romanizationhoebongnyeok
Meaning
- nounresilience
Example
그는 어려운 상황에서도 회복력이 강하다.keu neun eo ryeo un sang hwang e seo do hoe bong nyeo gi kang ha da
He is very resilient even in difficult situations.
More examples
그는 큰 실패를 겪고도 회복력을 보였다.keu neun keun sil pae reul kyeok kko do hoe bong nyeo geul po yeot tta
He showed resilience even after experiencing a major failure.
Core concept
A strong inner spring that brings a person or thing back after hardship or damage.
Common phrases
회복력을 키우다hoe bong nyeo geul ki u da
build resilience
회복력이 약하다hoe bong nyeo gi ya ka da
have low resilience
Similar words
회복hoebok: The process of returning to health, energy, balance, or another earlier good condition.
대처력taecheoryeok: The capacity to handle problems and respond effectively when difficulties arise.
정신력cheongsillyeok: The mental strength to maintain determination despite worry, pressure, or hardship.
적응력cheogeungnyeok: The capacity to become comfortable and work effectively in changing surroundings or circumstances.
Definition in Korean
어려움이나 손상에서 본래 상태로 빨리 돌아가거나 기능을 회복하는 능력eo ryeo u mi na son sang e seo pol lae sang tae ro ppal li to ra ga geo na ki neung eul hoe bo ka neun neung nyeok
Word origin
The word is a Sino-Korean compound formed from terms meaning recovery and strength, giving the sense of power to recover.
Usage tips
- In English, this idea applies to emotional and social recovery as well as physical recovery, so it can describe a person, team, or community.
Opposites
- 취약성chwiyaksseongvulnerabilitynoun
- 불안정성puranjeongseonginstabilitynoun
Related words
- 회복하다hoebokadarecoververb
- 회복시키다hoebokssikidarestoreverb
- 회복기hoebokkkirecovery periodnoun