Korean word

주름

Pronunciation

Romanizationchureum

Meaning

  • nounwrinkle

Example

거울을 보니 얼굴에 주름이 생겼다.keo u reul po ni eol gu re chu reu mi saeng gyeot tta

When I looked in the mirror, wrinkles had formed on my face.

Illustration for 주름 (wrinkle)

More examples

나이가 들면서 목에 주름이 늘었다.na i ga teul myeon seo mo ge chu reu mi neu reot tta

As I got older, I developed more wrinkles on my neck.

Core concept

A visible line marks a place where skin or another surface has folded, especially around the face and eyes.

Common phrases

  • 주름이 생기다chu reu mi saeng gi da

    get wrinkles

  • 주름이 깊어지다chu reu mi ki peo ji da

    wrinkles deepen

  • 웃음주름u seum ju reum

    smile lines

Similar words

주름살chureumsal: A fine line made when skin bunches into a fold.
구김kugim: A fold mark left on cloth or paper by bending it.
구김살kugimsal: A narrow crease extending across fabric or skin.

Definition in Korean

특히 얼굴이나 눈가처럼 표정 반복이나 노화로 인해 피부에 생기는 선이나 굴곡을 이르는 명사.teu ki eol gu ri na nun ga cheo reom pyo jeong pan bo gi na no hwa ro in hae pi bu e saeng gi neun seo ni na kul go geul i reu neun myeong sa

Word origin

The exact history of this native Korean word is uncertain, but its broad sense joins folds in cloth or skin with facial lines, making one fold image a useful memory link.

Usage tips

  • When speaking politely, discussing skincare or signs of aging in general is usually more comfortable than pointing out this feature on someone.

Other meanings

  • creasenoun
  • pleatnoun

Opposites

  • 매끈함maekkeunhamsmoothnessnoun

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