Korean word

하얀색

Pronunciation

Romanizationhayansaek

Meaning

  • nounwhite

Example

이 차는 하얀색이에요.i cha neun ha yan sae gi e yo

This car is white.

Illustration for 하얀색 (white)

More examples

그는 하얀색 셔츠를 입고 있어요.keu neun ha yan saek syeo cheu reul ip kko i sseo yo

He is wearing a white shirt.

Core concept

A color that looks white because it reflects many wavelengths of light fairly evenly.

Common phrases

  • 하얀색 셔츠ha yan saek syeo cheu

    white shirt

  • 하얀색 이불ha yan saek i bul

    white blanket

  • 하얀색 양말ha yan saek yang mal

    white socks

Similar words

흰색hinsaek: A color name used when selecting white paint, fabric, paper, or clothing.

Definition in Korean

하얀색은 여러 파장의 빛을 골고루 반사하여 흰빛으로 보이는 색이다.ha yan sae geun yeo reo pa jang ui pi cheul kol go ru pan sa ha yeo hin bi cheu ro po i neun sae gi da

Word origin

하얀색 (hayansaek, "white color") combines 하얀 (hayan, "white") with 색 (saek, "color"), forming a noun for the color white.

Usage tips

  • Korean uses 하얀 (hayan, "white") to describe a noun, while 하얀색 (hayansaek, "white color") refers to the color as a thing.

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