Korean word

벽지

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyeokjji

Meaning

  • nounwallpaper

Example

거실 벽지를 새로 바꿨어요.keo sil pyeok jji reul sae ro pa kkwo sseo yo

We replaced the wallpaper in the living room.

Illustration for 벽지 (wallpaper)

More examples

습기가 많은 방은 벽지가 쉽게 손상돼요.seup kki ga ma neun pang eun pyeok jji ga swip kke son sang dwae yo

Wallpaper is easily damaged in rooms with high humidity.

Core concept

A thin covering placed over a wall to protect it and give a room a finished look.

Common phrases

  • 벽지를 교체하다pyeok jji reul kyo che ha da

    replace wallpaper

  • 벽지가 떼어지다pyeok jji ga tte eo ji da

    wallpaper peels off

Similar words

도배지tobaeji: Paper or vinyl sheet used by decorators when covering a wall.
페인트peinteu: Colored liquid coating that helps protect walls, doors, and furniture.

Definition in Korean

집이나 방의 벽을 덮어 장식하거나 보호하기 위해 붙이는 얇은 종이·비닐 등의 재료.chi bi na pang ui pyeo geul teo peo chang si ka geo na po ho ha gi wi hae pu chi neun yal beun chong i pi nil teung ui chae ryo

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound built from terms meaning wall and paper, although modern wallpaper can also be made of vinyl.

Usage tips

  • When people talk about putting up or replacing wallpaper, the surrounding room-related context distinguishes this meaning from the unrelated meaning of a remote area.

Other meanings

  • remote areanoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 벽지무늬pyeokjjimuniwallpaper patternnoun

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