How do you pronounce 쑥쑥?

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

When do Koreans use 쑥쑥?

Highly positive. For example: “우리 조카는 키가 왜 이렇게 쑥쑥 잘 크는지 모르겠어.” — “I don't know why my nephew grows taller and taller so fast.”

쑥쑥 (ssuk-ssuk) means: Growing up, improving, or advancing rapidly and visibly.

Highly positive. Used for a child's rapid growth or someone's fast-improving language skills.

우리 조카는 키가 왜 이렇게 쑥쑥 잘 크는지 모르겠어.
Uri jokaneun kiga wae ireoke ssukssuk jal keuneunji moreugesseo.
I don't know why my nephew grows taller and taller so fast.
💡 Classic expression for a child's rapid physical growth.
매일 꾸준히 단어를 외웠더니 영어 실력이 쑥쑥 늘었어요.
Maeil kkujunhi daneoreul woewotdeoni yeongeo sillyeogi ssukssuk neureosseoyo.
My English skills improved by leaps and bounds because I memorized words steadily every day.
💡 Great for describing rapid progress in skills or studies.
아이가 한 해가 다르게 쑥쑥 자라서 작년에 입었던 옷이 올해는 하나도 안 맞는다.
aiga han haega dareuge ssukssuk jaraseo jaknyeone ibeotdeon osi olhaeneun hanado an matneunda.
The child is growing up in leaps and bounds every year, so none of the clothes from last year fit anymore.
💡 Perfect for describing rapid growth or visible improvement.