해소하다
To get rid of a bad state, feeling, or problem. It is commonly used with abstract nouns like stress, misunderstanding, or conflict.
Examples
3 of 5매운 음식을 먹으며 스트레스를 해소해요.
I relieve stress by eating spicy food.
양국 간의 갈등을 해소하기 위한 회담이 열렸다.
A meeting was held to resolve the conflict between the two countries.
친구랑 대화하면서 오해를 다 해소했어.
I resolved all the misunderstandings while talking with my friend.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Hae-so sounds like 'Hey, so... it's gone!' – clearing things up.
Quick Quiz
충분한 휴식은 피로를 ___하는 데 효과적이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 해소
Examples
매운 음식을 먹으며 스트레스를 해소해요.
everydayI relieve stress by eating spicy food.
양국 간의 갈등을 해소하기 위한 회담이 열렸다.
formalA meeting was held to resolve the conflict between the two countries.
친구랑 대화하면서 오해를 다 해소했어.
informalI resolved all the misunderstandings while talking with my friend.
정부는 실업 문제를 해소하기 위해 노력하고 있다.
academicThe government is working to resolve the unemployment problem.
고객의 불만을 신속하게 해소하는 것이 중요합니다.
businessIt is important to quickly resolve customer complaints.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
불만 해소
complaint resolution
갈증 해소
thirst quenching
의문 해소
clearing up doubts
Often Confused With
해결하다 (solve) is for finding an answer to a task, while 해소하다 (resolve/relieve) is for making a negative state disappear.
Usage Notes
Often used with emotions or social issues that feel like a 'burden' or 'tension'.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use it for mathematical problems, but '풀다' or '해결하다' is correct there.
Memory Tip
Hae-so sounds like 'Hey, so... it's gone!' – clearing things up.
Word Origin
From Hanja 解消 (dissolve/extinguish).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
충분한 휴식은 피로를 ___하는 데 효과적이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 해소
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