Korean Conversation · Level 28
15 words
Korean word
톤
Pronunciation
Romanizationton
Meaning
- nountone
Example
이 사진은 톤이 부드럽게 나왔어요.i sa ji neun to ni pu deu reop kke na wa sseo yo
This photo came out with a soft tone.
More examples
피부 톤에 맞는 파운데이션을 골랐어요.pi bu to ne man neun pa un de i syeo neul kol la sseo yo
I chose a foundation that matches my skin tone.
Core concept
A coordinated range of colors that creates a particular mood in clothing or photographs.
Common phrases
피부 톤pi bu ton
skin tone
메이크업 톤me i keu eop ton
makeup tone
톤을 올리다to neul ol li da
brighten the tone
Similar words
색감saekkkam: How a group of colors feels when their lightness and intensity work together.
색상saekssang: A distinct color choice or visible color type used for an object, garment, or design.
색깔saekkkal: Visible color that can also suggest the distinctive character of a person, place, or thing.
Definition in Korean
옷이나 사진 등에서 색의 분위기나 조화를 이루는 색상 계열을 이르는 말.o si na sa jin teung e seo sae gui pu nwi gi na cho hwa reul i ru neun saek ssang kye yeo reul i reu neun mal
Word origin
The Korean word is borrowed from English tone, which ultimately comes from Greek tonos through Latin tonus, and its visual use describes an overall color quality.
Usage tips
- A useful contrast for English speakers is that tone in Korean fashion talk can describe the unity of an outfit's colors, not only a speaker's voice.
Other meanings
- huenoun
Related words
- 톤업toneoptone-upnoun
- 톤다운tondauntone-downnoun