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South Korea slang
Fighting!; Go for it!; Good luck! (Korean pronunciation of "fighting")
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Region
South Korea
Formality
Informal.
hwaiting (화이팅) means Fighting!; Go for it!; Good luck! (Korean pronunciation of "fighting"). It is best read as south korea slang associated with South Korea.
"hwaiting (화이팅)" means Fighting!; Go for it!; Good luck! (Korean pronunciation of "fighting"). In South Korea, the nuance may be more specific.
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Go on; used for encouragement or disbelief.
Deep, profound affection or love.
A deep, complex emotional bond, loyalty, and affectionate attachment
A person who is affectionate and loves openly.
Lover; a romantic partner in an intimate relationship
Overwork; severe burnout due to excessive work.
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