Korean word

광택

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwangtaek

Meaning

  • nounshine

Example

거울을 닦으니 광택이 생겼다.keo u reul ta kkeu ni kwang tae gi saeng gyeot tta

When I wiped the mirror, a shine appeared.

Illustration for 광택 (shine)

More examples

왁스를 바르니 가구의 광택을 오래 유지했다.wak sseu reul pa reu ni ka gu ui kwang tae geul o rae yu ji haet tta

Applying wax kept the furniture shiny for a long time.

Core concept

The polished sheen that makes a surface catch and reflect light.

Common phrases

  • 광택을 유지하다kwang tae geul yu ji ha da

    maintain shine

Similar words

윤기yungi: A soft, slightly moist-looking sheen on hair, skin, or another surface.
반짝임panjjagim: Small, sharp flashes of light that sparkle when something reflects light.
광채kwangchae: A bright, radiant glow that seems to come from within a person or thing.

Definition in Korean

물체의 표면에 윤기가 도는 상태, 특히 닦거나 가공하여 생긴 빛나는 상태mul che ui pyo myeo ne yun gi ga to neun sang tae teu ki tak kkeo na ka gong ha yeo saeng gin pin na neun sang tae

Word origin

광 (gwang, "light") and 택 (taek, "luster") are Sino-Korean roots whose combination evokes the sheen produced by polishing or finishing a surface.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful when discussing the result of cleaning or finishing something, rather than the act of cleaning itself.

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