Korean Dictionary
How to say "Psychological Resilience" in Korean
“Psychological Resilience” in Korean is 심리적 회복력 (pronounced "simrijeok hoibokyeok").
심리적 회복력
simrijeok hoibokyeok
Usage & Context
Psychological resilience is the ability to adapt positively to adversity. Korean research programs study 심리적 회복력 to understand how individuals and communities recover from hardship.
Example Sentence
심리적 회복력이 강한 사람은 역경에서 더 빨리 회복한다.
A person with strong psychological resilience recovers from adversity faster.
How to use 심리적 회복력 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Psychological Resilience” is 심리적 회복력, romanized as simrijeok hoibokyeok.
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
심리적 (simrijeok): 'Sim' sounds like 'swim' without the 'w'. 'Ri' is like 'ree' in 'tree'. 'Jeok' is like 'jock' but with a softer 'j' sound, almost like 'chock'. 회복력 (hoibokyeok): 'Hoe' sounds like the gardening tool 'hoe'. 'Bok' is like 'book'. 'Yeok' is like 'yolk' but with a clear, hard 'k' at the end. The stress is fairly even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing someone's personal growth after hardship.
그는 어려운 시기를 겪으면서 심리적 회복력을 키웠어요.
He developed psychological resilience while going through a difficult period.
Discussing career challenges and mental well-being.
스트레스가 많은 직업일수록 심리적 회복력이 중요합니다.
The more stressful the job, the more important psychological resilience becomes.
Advocating for mental health support for youth.
아이들의 심리적 회복력을 높이기 위한 교육 프로그램이 필요해요.
Educational programs are needed to boost children's psychological resilience.
Cultural Context
In Korean culture, '심리적 회복력' is increasingly recognized as vital, especially given the high societal pressures in academics and work. While traditionally a 'fighting spirit' (파이팅!) was emphasized, there's a growing understanding that true resilience involves healthy coping and emotional processing, not just enduring hardship. Discussions around mental health are becoming more open, and the concept of '회복력' is often linked to overcoming trauma or stress.
Editorial note
We review entries like 심리적 회복력 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
심리적 회복력을 기르다
to build psychological resilience
심리적 회복력이 높다/낮다
to have high/low psychological resilience
심리적 회복력 강화
strengthening psychological resilience
Related Expressions
강인함
ganginham
toughness, fortitude
극복하다
geukbokada
to overcome
취약성
chwiyakseong
vulnerability
정신 건강
jeongsin geongang
mental health
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