Korean Dictionary
How to say "Boxing" in Korean
“Boxing” in Korean is 복싱 (pronounced "boksing").
복싱
boksing
Usage & Context
Boxing is a competitive sport in Korea with amateur and professional athletes. The sport is known for developing speed, agility, and cardiovascular fitness.
Example Sentence
복싱 선수는 빨라요.
Boxers are fast.
How to use 복싱 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Boxing” is 복싱, romanized as boksing.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 복싱.
Pronunciation Guide
To pronounce '복싱', say 'Bok-sing'. 'Bok' sounds like 'bok' in 'book', and 'sing' sounds like 'sing' in 'singing'.
More Example Sentences
Recommending boxing for its health benefits.
복싱은 스트레스 해소에 정말 좋은 운동 같아요.
Boxing seems like a really good exercise for stress relief.
Considering a new fitness trend.
요즘 복싱 다이어트가 유행이라던데, 한번 해볼까?
I heard boxing for diet is popular these days, should I try it?
Describing an exciting experience at a live event.
복싱 경기를 직접 보러 갔는데, 정말 박진감 넘쳤어요.
I went to watch a boxing match live, and it was incredibly thrilling.
Cultural Context
Boxing has a rich history in Korea, especially in the 70s and 80s when Korean boxers achieved significant international success, becoming national heroes. While its mainstream popularity might have waned slightly compared to its golden age, boxing gyms (복싱 체육관, boksing cheyukgwan) are still common, attracting people for fitness, self-defense, and competitive training. Boxing is often featured in K-dramas or movies to depict characters' struggles or intense training montages.
Editorial note
We review entries like 복싱 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
복싱 선수
boxer
복싱 체육관
boxing gym
복싱 경기
boxing match
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glove (boxing glove)
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