Korean word

수공예

Pronunciation

Romanizationsugongye

Meaning

  • nounhandicraft

Example

저는 수공예를 배우고 싶어요.cheo neun su gong ye reul pae u go si peo yo

I want to learn handicrafts.

Illustration for 수공예 (handicraft)

More examples

어제 시장에서 다양한 수공예품을 봤어요.eo je si jang e seo ta yang han su gong ye pu meul pwa sseo yo

Yesterday, I saw a variety of handicrafts at the market.

Core concept

Skilled making by hand that results in attractive decorations or practical items and can also mean the work of producing them.

Common phrases

  • 수공예품su gong ye pum

    handicraft product

  • 수공예 수업su gong ye su eop

    craft class

  • 수공예 재료su gong ye chae ryo

    craft materials

Similar words

수공예품sugongyepum: A tangible decorative or useful item created by hand.
핸드메이드haendeumeideu: A label term that tells buyers an item was made by hand.
수제suje: Made by hand, including food and other small goods.
공예kongye: Making objects with tools and materials while emphasizing skilled technique and artistic beauty.

Definition in Korean

손으로 만든 장식품·생활용품 따위를 이르는 말로, 제작 과정 자체를 뜻하기도 한다.so neu ro man deun chang sik pum saeng hwa ryong pum tta wi reul i reu neun mal lo che jak kwa jeong cha che reul tteu ta gi do han da

Word origin

The compound 수공예 (sugongye, "handicraft") joins 수 (su, "hand") and 공예 (gongye, "craft or artistic making"), creating a clear link between manual work and crafted results.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful in descriptions of craft classes and workshops because it can refer to the whole hands-on activity, not only something displayed for sale.

Opposites

  • 기성품kiseongpumready-made goodsnoun
  • 대량생산품taeryangsaengsanpummass-produced goodsnoun

Related words

  • 수공예품sugongyepumhandicraft itemnoun
  • 수공예가sugongyegacraftspersonnoun
  • 수공예점sugongyejeomhandicraft storenoun

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