TOPIK · Level 237
15 words
Korean word
상표
Pronunciation
Romanizationsangpyo
Meaning
- nountrademark
Example
이 제품의 상표가 잘 보입니다.i che pu mui sang pyo ga chal po im ni da
The trademark on this product is clearly visible.
More examples
이 가방에는 유명한 상표를 붙여 팔고 있다.i ka bang e neun yu myeong han sang pyo reul pu chyeo pal go it tta
This bag is being sold with a famous trademark on it.
Core concept
A recognizable name, symbol, or design that distinguishes a product or service from others.
Common phrases
상표를 붙이다sang pyo reul pu chi da
put a trademark on
상표 디자인sang pyo ti ja in
trademark design
Similar words
브랜드peuraendeu: A product or company identity that shapes public recognition and opinion.
로고rogo: A picture or lettering design that identifies a product or company.
Definition in Korean
상품이나 서비스에 붙여 남과 구별하게 하는 글자 기호 문양 등의 이름sang pu mi na seo bi seu e pu chyeo nam gwa ku byeol ha ge ha neun keul ja ki ho mu nyang teung ui i reum
Word origin
상표 (sangpyo, "trademark") combines 상 (sang, "commerce") and 표 (pyo, "mark") to mean a mark used to identify something in commerce.
Usage tips
- On packaging and in advertisements, 상표 (sangpyo, "trademark") points to the identifying mark, not the physical product itself.
Related words
- 상표등록sangpyodeungnoktrademark registrationnoun
- 상표권sangpyogwontrademark rightsnoun