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Hwaiting / Fighting 화이팅

An expression of encouragement roughly equivalent to “you can do it” or “let’s go”.

Pronounced: hwa-i-tingLanguage

What does Hwaiting / Fighting mean?

An expression of encouragement roughly equivalent to “you can do it” or “let’s go”.

Where you may encounter it

You may hear this term in Korean dramas, variety shows, K-pop content or everyday conversations about Korean culture. Meaning and tone can change with context, so treat this as a practical starting point rather than a word-for-word substitute for every situation.

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