Korean Conversation · Level 251
15 words
Korean word
자주색
Pronunciation
Romanizationchajusaek
Meaning
- nounpurple
Example
저는 자주색을 좋아해요.cheo neun cha ju sae geul cho a hae yo
I like purple.
More examples
그 자주색 셔츠는 사진에서 더 예뻐 보여요.keu cha ju saek syeo cheu neun sa ji ne seo teo ye ppeo po yeo yo
That purple shirt looks prettier in the photo.
Core concept
A rich, dark purple that leans toward red.
Common phrases
자주색 셔츠cha ju saek syeo cheu
purple shirt
자주색 스커트cha ju saek seu keo teu
purple skirt
자주색 양말cha ju saek yang mal
purple socks
Similar words
보라색porasaek: The basic name for the purple color seen in flowers, clothes, or hair.
Definition in Korean
붉은 기운이 섞인 짙은 보라빛의 색.pul geun ki u ni seo kkin chi teun po ra bi chui saek
Word origin
자주색 (jajusaek, "reddish purple") is formed from 자주 (jaju, "reddish purple") and 색 (saek, "color"), making it a straightforward color name.
Usage tips
- English purple covers many shades, so this word is useful when a purple color has a clear warm, reddish cast.