Korean word

한복

Pronunciation

Romanizationhanbok

Meaning

  • nounhanbok

Example

결혼식 때 한복을 입었어요.kyeol hon sik ttae han bo geul i beo sseo yo

I wore a hanbok at the wedding.

Illustration for 한복 (hanbok)

More examples

설날에 한복을 입고 세배했어요.seol la re han bo geul ip kko se bae hae sseo yo

On Lunar New Year's Day, I wore a hanbok and bowed to my elders.

민속촌에서 한복을 입어 봤어요.min sok cho ne seo han bo geul i beo pwa sseo yo

I tried on a hanbok at the folk village.

Core concept

A special Korean outfit made of a top with a skirt or trousers, recognized for its elegant shape.

Common phrases

  • 한복을 입다han bo geul ip tta

    wear a hanbok

  • 한복을 빌리다han bo geul pil li da

    borrow a hanbok

  • 한복을 입어 보다han bo geul i beo po da

    try on a hanbok

Similar words

생활한복saenghwalhanbok: Traditional Korean clothing adapted for easy, comfortable daily use.
저고리cheogori: A short upper garment with sleeves and a front opening, worn as part of traditional Korean dress.
치마chima: A garment that hangs from the waist and covers the legs like a skirt.
두루마기turumagi: A loose, long coat worn over other clothes outdoors.

Definition in Korean

한국의 전통 의상으로, 상의인 저고리와 치마 또는 바지로 구성되어 결혼식·명절 등 특별한 날에 주로 입는 옷han gu gui cheon tong ui sang eu ro sang ui in cheo go ri wa chi ma tto neun pa ji ro ku seong doe eo kyeol hon sik myeong jeol teung teuk ppyeol han na re chu ro im neun ot

Word origin

Hanbok is a Korean compound formed from 한 (han, "Korean") and 복 (bok, "clothing").

Usage tips

  • Modern versions are designed for easier everyday wear, so hanbok can describe both traditional formal clothing and updated styles.

Related words

  • 한복집hanbokjjiphanbok shopnoun
  • 한복대여점hanbokttaeyeojeomhanbok rental shopnoun

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