Korean word

주황색

Pronunciation

Romanizationchuhwangsaek

Meaning

  • nounorange

Example

그 가방은 주황색이에요.keu ka bang eun chu hwang sae gi e yo

That bag is orange.

Illustration for 주황색 (orange)

More examples

가게에서 주황색 코트를 많이 봤어요.ka ge e seo chu hwang saek ko teu reul ma ni pwa sseo yo

I saw many orange coats at the store.

Core concept

A warm color between red and yellow, with a noticeable red glow.

Common phrases

  • 주황색 코트chu hwang saek ko teu

    orange coat

  • 주황색 신발chu hwang saek sin bal

    orange shoes

  • 주황색 립스틱chu hwang saek rip sseu tik

    orange lipstick

Similar words

오렌지색orenjisaek: A familiar borrowed name for the orange color, often heard in everyday speech.
주황chuhwang: A brief spoken term for the orange shade.
오렌지orenji: A casual color label for orange in clothing, objects, or designs.

Definition in Korean

붉은색과 노란색 사이의 중간 빛깔pul geun saek kkwa no ran saek sa i ui chung gan pit kkal

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning vermilion, yellow, and color to name this reddish shade.

Usage tips

  • English uses orange for both a fruit and its color, but this Korean noun clearly names the color.

Opposites

Related words

  • 주황chuhwangorangenoun

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