How do you pronounce 활활?

활활 is pronounced “hwal-hwal” (revised romanization). You can hear it pronounced with Korean audio on this page.

When do Koreans use 활활?

Describes a blazing, healthy, and unstoppable fire. For example: “장작에 불이 활활 타오르고 있어요.” — “The firewood is burning fiercely.”

활활 (hwal-hwal) means: Fire burning fiercely, vigorously, and powerfully.

Describes a blazing, healthy, and unstoppable fire.

장작에 불이 활활 타오르고 있어요.
jangjage buri hwalhwal taoreugo isseoyo.
The firewood is burning fiercely.
💡 The standard word for a strong, blazing fire.
추워서 난로를 켰더니 불이 활활 잘 타네.
chuwoseo nanroreul kyeotdeoni buri hwalhwal jal tane.
It was cold so I turned on the heater, and the fire is blazing nicely.
💡 Used when a fire is burning vigorously and efficiently.
캠프파이어 모닥불이 활활 타오르니까 추위가 금방 사라졌어요.
kaempaieo modanbuli hwalhwal taoreunikka chuwiga geumbang sarajyeosseoyo.
The campfire was burning fiercely, so the cold disappeared quickly.
💡 Evokes a strong, vigorous, and warm fire.