Korean Dictionary
How to say "Spiritual healing" in Korean
“Spiritual healing” in Korean is 영적 치유 (pronounced "Yeongjeok chiyu").
영적 치유
Yeongjeok chiyu
Usage & Context
Spiritual healing is the practice of healing through spiritual means. In Korean shamanism and folk religion, spiritual healing is believed to cure illnesses.
Example Sentence
영적 치유를 받습니다.
I receive spiritual healing.
How to use 영적 치유 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Spiritual healing” is 영적 치유, romanized as Yeongjeok chiyu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
영 (yeong) sounds like 'young'. 적 (jeok) sounds like 'juck' as in 'luck' but with a 'j'. 치 (chi) sounds like 'chee' as in 'cheese'. 유 (yu) sounds like 'yoo' as in 'you'. Put it together: 'Young-juck chee-yoo'.
More Example Sentences
Sharing a personal wellness journey.
명상과 요가를 통해 영적 치유를 경험했어요.
I experienced spiritual healing through meditation and yoga.
Describing someone's emotional state.
그녀는 힘든 시간을 겪은 후 영적 치유가 필요하다고 느꼈어요.
After going through a difficult time, she felt she needed spiritual healing.
Explaining a personal coping mechanism.
자연 속에서 시간을 보내는 것이 저에게는 영적 치유가 됩니다.
Spending time in nature is spiritual healing for me.
Cultural Context
While '영적 치유' can be associated with traditional Korean shamanism (무속) where shamans perform rituals for healing, it also encompasses broader meanings. In modern Korea, it's increasingly used in self-help, wellness, and alternative therapy contexts, often blending with New Age ideas. It can refer to healing through various spiritual practices like meditation, prayer, or finding peace in nature, similar to Western concepts of spiritual well-being.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
영적 치유를 받다
To receive spiritual healing
영적 치유가 필요하다
To need spiritual healing
영적 치유 센터
Spiritual healing center
Related Expressions
마음 치유
maeum chiyu
Emotional healing
정신 건강
jeongsin geongang
Mental health
명상
myeongsang
Meditation
기도
gido
Prayer
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