Korean word

힐링

Pronunciation

Romanizationhilling

Meaning

  • nounhealing

Example

힐링이 필요해.hil ling i pi ryo hae

I need some healing.

Illustration for 힐링 (healing)

More examples

도심 속 작은 힐링 공간을 찾았다.to sim sok cha geun hil ling kong ga neul cha jat tta

I found a small relaxation space in the city center.

Core concept

A pause or experience that refreshes the mind and body by easing built-up tension.

Common phrases

  • 힐링 공간hil ling kong gan

    relaxation space

  • 힐링 콘텐츠hil ling kon ten cheu

    relaxation content

  • 힐링 효과hil ling hyo gwa

    relaxing effect

Similar words

기분전환kibunjeonhwan: A change in activity or focus that lifts the mood and makes things feel easier.
휴식hyusik: Time spent stopping activity so the body and mind can regain energy.
여유yeoyu: A calm sense of having enough time or room to handle things without pressure.
평온pyeongon: A quiet state of inner calm without worry or disturbance.

Definition in Korean

마음이나 몸의 긴장이 풀려 편안함을 느끼는 상태나 그런 경험ma eu mi na mo mui kin jang i pul lyeo pyeo nan ha meul neu kki neun sang tae na keu reon kyeong heom

Word origin

Korean borrowed this word from English healing and gave it a common everyday sense connected with rest, comfort, and renewed energy.

Usage tips

  • For English speakers, translating this word as healing can sound more medical than intended because Korean uses it for ordinary rest and emotional refreshment.

Other meanings

  • relaxationnoun

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