Korean Dictionary
How to say "Spring Thaw" in Korean
“Spring Thaw” in Korean is 해빙 (pronounced "Haebing").
해빙
Haebing
Usage & Context
해빙 (thaw) refers to ice and snow melting as spring approaches in Korea. It is both a literal weather term and a metaphor used in diplomacy to describe warming relations between countries. The 해빙기 (thawing period) of inter-Korean relations is frequently discussed in news.
Example Sentence
봄이 되면서 강이 해빙되기 시작했어요.
As spring came the river began to thaw.
How to use 해빙 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Spring Thaw” is 해빙, romanized as Haebing.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
해 (hae) sounds like 'hey'. 빙 (bing) sounds like 'bing' as in 'bingo'. The stress is even.
More Example Sentences
Describing a natural scene in spring.
겨우내 얼었던 강물이 해빙되면서 봄이 왔음을 알렸어요.
The river, frozen all winter, thawed, signaling the arrival of spring.
A news report on political relations.
남북 관계의 해빙 분위기가 조성되고 있습니다.
An atmosphere of thawing in inter-Korean relations is being created.
A safety warning during early spring.
해빙기에는 얼음이 얇아져서 강가나 호수 근처는 위험해요.
During the thawing period, the ice becomes thin, so areas near rivers or lakes are dangerous.
Cultural Context
해빙 (haebing) literally refers to the melting of ice and snow as spring arrives in Korea. Beyond its meteorological meaning, it's frequently used metaphorically, especially in political discourse, to describe the warming or improvement of relations between countries, most notably inter-Korean relations. The term 해빙기 (haebing-gi), meaning 'thawing period,' is often heard in news and discussions about diplomacy, highlighting its dual significance in Korean culture.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
강이 해빙되다
The river thaws
해빙 분위기
Thawing atmosphere (metaphorical)
해빙기를 맞다
To enter the thawing period
Related Expressions
해빙기
Haebinggi
Thawing period
얼음
Eoreum
Ice
녹다
Nokda
To melt
화해
Hwahae
Reconciliation (metaphorical synonym)
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