Korean Dictionary
How to say "Ping" in Korean
“Ping” in Korean is 핑 (pronounced "ping").
핑
ping
Usage & Context
A measure of network latency indicating how long it takes for data to travel between a player's device and a game server. In Korean gaming, a low ping is essential for competitive play.
Example Sentence
핑이 낮을수록 반응이 빠르게 느껴져요.
The lower the ping, the faster the response feels.
How to use 핑 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Ping” is 핑, romanized as ping.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
핑 (ping) sounds exactly like the English word "ping." The 'p' is slightly aspirated, similar to the 'p' in 'pin,' and the 'ing' rhymes with 'sing.'
More Example Sentences
A gamer complaining about network lag.
핑이 너무 높아서 게임하기가 힘들어요.
The ping is too high, so it's hard to play the game.
Explaining the advantage of playing at a PC bang.
PC방은 핑이 낮아서 게임하기 좋아요.
PC bangs have low ping, so they're good for gaming.
Explaining why a game might be laggy due to server location.
해외 서버에서 게임하면 핑이 높을 수밖에 없어요.
If you play on overseas servers, the ping is bound to be high.
Cultural Context
'핑' is a ubiquitous term in Korean gaming. Low ping (저핑, jeoping) is highly coveted, especially in fast-paced competitive games where split-second reactions are crucial. High ping (고핑, goping) is a common source of frustration and often cited as an excuse for poor performance. PC bangs (PC방) are popular partly because they offer extremely stable, low-latency internet connections, ensuring optimal '핑' for gamers.
Editorial note
We review entries like 핑 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
핑이 튀다
ping spikes (literally 'ping jumps')
핑이 높다
ping is high
핑이 낮다
ping is low
Related Expressions
렉
rek
lag
지연
jiyeon
delay, latency
네트워크
neteukeu
network
서버
seobeo
server
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