Korean word

장식

Pronunciation

Romanizationchangsik

Meaning

  • noundecoration

Example

트리에 장식을 달았어요.teu ri e chang si geul ta ra sseo yo

We hung a decoration on the tree.

Illustration for 장식 (decoration)

More examples

책상 위에 작은 장식을 놓았어요.chaek ssang wi e cha geun chang si geul no a sseo yo

I placed a small decoration on the desk.

Core concept

An object or arrangement added to a thing or place to make it look more attractive.

Common phrases

  • 머리 장식meo ri chang sik

    hair decoration

  • 벽 장식pyeok chang sik

    wall decoration

  • 테이블 장식te i beul chang sik

    table decoration

Similar words

장식품changsikpum: A decorative item kept in a room or placed on furniture for display.
장신구changsingu: A piece worn on the body as part of a person's appearance.
꾸밈kkumim: The process of making something look better through careful arrangement.

Definition in Korean

물건이나 공간을 보기 좋게 하기 위해 붙이거나 놓는 물건 또는 그런 꾸밈mul geo ni na kong ga neul po gi cho ke ha gi wi hae pu chi geo na non neun mul geon tto neun keu reon kku mim

Word origin

This Sino-Korean noun comes from two Chinese-character elements associated with arranging or equipping and adorning, which fits its meaning of beautifying things and places.

Usage tips

  • English often uses decoration as an uncountable noun for the general use of decorative items, but uses decorations when counting separate items.

Other meanings

  • ornamentnoun

Opposites

  • 소박함sobakamsimplicitynoun
  • 수수함susuhamplainnessnoun

Related words

  • 장식품changsikpumdecorative itemnoun
  • 장식하다changsikadadecorateverb

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