Korean Dictionary
How to say "Beach Cleanup" in Korean
“Beach Cleanup” in Korean is 해변 청소 (pronounced "haebyeon cheongso").
해변 청소
haebyeon cheongso
Usage & Context
Beach cleanups are organized events where volunteers remove litter from coastlines. Korea has many volunteer beach cleanup programs coordinated by local governments and NGOs. Marine litter collected at Korean beaches often includes plastics and nets.
Example Sentence
주말에 해변 청소 봉사를 하러 갔어요.
I went to do beach cleanup volunteering on the weekend.
How to use 해변 청소 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Beach Cleanup” is 해변 청소, romanized as haebyeon cheongso.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
해변 (haebyeon): 'Hae' sounds like 'hey'. 'Byeon' sounds like 'byun' in 'bun' but with a 'y' sound, like 'byon'. 청소 (cheongso): 'Cheong' sounds like 'chong' in 'strong' but with a 'ch' sound. 'So' sounds like 'so' in 'sow'.
More Example Sentences
Describing an annual event in a specific region.
매년 여름, 동해안에서 대규모 해변 청소가 진행돼요.
Every summer, large-scale beach cleanups are held on the East Coast.
A parent engaging in a volunteer activity with their children.
아이들과 함께 해변 청소 봉사활동을 했어요.
I did beach cleanup volunteering with my kids.
Expressing a personal feeling after completing the activity.
해변 청소 후 깨끗해진 바다를 보니 뿌듯했어요.
After the beach cleanup, seeing the clean ocean made me feel proud.
Cultural Context
As a peninsula, Korea has a deep connection to its coastlines. '해변 청소' is a popular volunteer activity, especially for students, corporate groups, and environmental organizations. It's common to see groups wearing matching vests or t-shirts, turning it into a community-building event that combines outdoor activity with environmental protection.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
해변 청소에 참여하다
to participate in a beach cleanup
해변 청소 봉사활동
beach cleanup volunteer activity
해변을 청소하다
to clean the beach
Related Expressions
바다 청소
bada cheongso
ocean cleanup (more general)
쓰레기 줍기
sseuregi jupgi
litter picking
환경 봉사
hwangyeong bongsa
environmental volunteering
해양 오염
haeyang oyeom
marine pollution
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