Korean word

차림

Pronunciation

Romanizationcharim

Meaning

  • nounoutfit

Example

운동할 때는 편한 차림이 좋아요.un dong hal ttae neun pyeon han cha ri mi cho a yo

A comfortable outfit is good for exercising.

Illustration for 차림 (outfit)

More examples

면접에는 단정한 차림로 가는 것이 중요해요.myeon jeo be neun tan jeong han cha rim no ka neun keo si chung yo hae yo

It is important to go to the interview in a neat outfit.

Core concept

A person's clothes and styling seen as one complete look, with the atmosphere that look gives off.

Common phrases

  • 편안한 차림pyeo nan han cha rim

    comfortable outfit

  • 단정한 차림tan jeong han cha rim

    neat outfit

  • 격식 있는 차림kyeok ssik in neun cha rim

    formal attire

Similar words

옷차림otcharim: An outfit includes the clothes worn together and the way they are worn.
차림새charimsae: A person's clothing and grooming appear tidy or untidy as a whole.
외모oemo: A person's visible face and body features form the person's appearance.
복장pokjjang: Attire chosen for a workplace or event matches the required level of formality.

Definition in Korean

사람이 입은 옷이나 머리·소품 등으로 이루어진 전체적인 모습이나 그로 인해 생기는 인상이나 분위기를 가리키는 말.sa ra mi i beun o si na meo ri so pum teung eu ro i ru eo jin cheon che jeo gin mo seu bi na keu ro in hae saeng gi neun in sang i na pu nwi gi reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The word is a noun formed from a Korean verb meaning to arrange or get ready, which connects it with putting one's appearance in order.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the English word outfit, 차림 (charim, "outfit") can highlight the overall impression created by clothes, hair, and accessories.

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