Korean word

유광

Pronunciation

Romanizationyugwang

Meaning

  • nounglossy finish

Example

이 테이블은 유광 마감이라 손자국이 잘 남아요.i te i beu reun yu gwang ma ga mi ra son ja gu gi chal na ma yo

This table has a glossy finish, so fingerprints show up easily.

Illustration for 유광 (glossy finish)

More examples

창문 아래 선반은 유광 코팅이라 먼지가 더 잘 보여요.chang mun a rae seon ba neun yu gwang ko ting i ra meon ji ga teo chal po yeo yo

The shelf below the window has a glossy coating, so dust is more visible.

Core concept

A smooth surface that catches and reflects light with a bright shine, especially as a chosen surface treatment.

Common phrases

  • 유광 타일yu gwang ta il

    glossy tile

  • 유광 페인트yu gwang pe in teu

    glossy paint

  • 유광 코팅yu gwang ko ting

    glossy coating

Similar words

광택kwangtaek: The clear luster produced when a surface is polished, cleaned, or coated.
윤기yungi: A gentle sheen that makes hair, skin, or food look moist and lively.
반짝임panjjagim: A brief sparkle caused when a point or surface catches the light.

Definition in Korean

물체 표면에 윤기가 돌아 빛을 잘 반사하는 상태나 그런 표면 처리mul che pyo myeo ne yun gi ga to ra pi cheul chal pan sa ha neun sang tae na keu reon pyo myeon cheo ri

Word origin

The Sino-Korean elements for oil and light create a compact image of an oily shine, which developed into the broader idea of a glossy surface treatment.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful in shopping and design contexts because it describes how an object's surface is made to look, not just how it appears under one momentary light.

Opposites

Related words

  • 유광성yugwangseongglossinessnoun

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