Korean Dictionary
How to say "Active Listening" in Korean
“Active Listening” in Korean is 적극적 경청 (pronounced "jeokgeukjeok gyeongcheong").
적극적 경청
jeokgeukjeok gyeongcheong
Usage & Context
Active listening involves fully concentrating on and responding to a speaker. Korean counselors emphasize 적극적 경청 as a fundamental skill in supportive relationships and therapy.
Example Sentence
적극적 경청은 상대방이 이해받는다고 느끼게 해준다.
Active listening makes the other person feel understood.
How to use 적극적 경청 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Active Listening” is 적극적 경청, romanized as jeokgeukjeok gyeongcheong.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '적극적' (jeokgeukjeok), sounds like 'jock' as in 'jockey', then 'geuk' like 'gook' but with a softer 'oo' sound, and again 'jock'. The second part, '경청' (gyeongcheong), sounds like 'gyung' as in 'young' with a 'g' in front, followed by 'chung' which rhymes with 'lung' but with a 'ch' sound.
More Example Sentences
A professional discussing effective counseling techniques.
상담사는 적극적 경청을 통해 내담자의 마음을 얻었다.
The counselor won the client's trust through active listening.
A manager giving advice to their team.
팀워크를 위해서는 적극적 경청이 필수적입니다.
Active listening is essential for teamwork.
A friend complimenting another's communication style.
그녀는 항상 적극적 경청으로 상대방을 편안하게 해준다.
She always makes others feel comfortable with her active listening.
Cultural Context
In Korean culture, communication often involves subtle cues and a strong emphasis on '눈치' (nunchi), which is the ability to gauge others' moods and situations. '적극적 경청' (active listening) aligns well with this, as it demonstrates respect and understanding, crucial in a hierarchical society. While direct expression is valued in Western active listening, Koreans might also show active listening through non-verbal cues like nodding, making eye contact (but not overly intense), and using interjections like '아, 네' (ah, ne - oh, yes) or '그렇군요' (geureokunyo - I see).
Editorial note
We review entries like 적극적 경청 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
적극적 경청은 관계를 개선합니다.
Active listening improves relationships.
상대방의 말을 잘 들어주세요.
Please listen carefully to what the other person says.
귀 기울여 듣는 자세가 중요해요.
An attitude of listening attentively is important.
Related Expressions
공감
gonggam
Empathy
경청하다
gyeongcheonghada
To listen attentively
소통
sotong
Communication
이해하다
ihaehada
To understand
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