English–Korean

“finishing touch” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwaryongjeomjeong

Example

그의 발표는 마지막에 화룡점정을 찍었다.keu ui pal pyo neun ma ji ma ge hwa ryong jeom jeong eul jji geot tta

The finishing touch was added to his presentation at the end.

Illustration for 화룡점정 (finishing touch)

How to say “finishing touch” in Korean

“Finishing touch” in Korean is 화룡점정 (hwaryongjeomjeong).

One last stroke or move that completes the whole work and makes its central idea stand out.

Full entry for 화룡점정: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 화룡점정

그 농담 한 마디가 모임에 화룡점정으로 기억되었다.keu nong dam han ma di ga mo i me hwa ryong jeom jeong eu ro ki eok ttoe eot tta

That one joke was remembered at the gathering as the finishing touch.

Tips for using 화룡점정

  • In conversation, this expression highlights the decisive last contribution to a speech, plan, or review, not every final step in an ordinary process.

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