Korean word

화장대

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwajangdae

Meaning

  • nounvanity

Example

나는 새 화장대를 샀어.na neun sae hwa jang dae reul sa sseo

I bought a new vanity.

Illustration for 화장대 (vanity)

More examples

매일 아침 화장대 앞에서 화장을 해.mae il a chim hwa jang dae a pe seo hwa jang eul hae

I put on makeup in front of my vanity every morning.

Core concept

A dressing table that combines a mirror with drawers or other storage.

Common phrases

  • 화장대 위hwa jang dae wi

    on the vanity

  • 화장대 거울hwa jang dae keo ul

    vanity mirror

  • 화장대 서랍hwa jang dae seo rap

    vanity drawer

Similar words

드레서teureseo: A dressing table mainly intended for applying cosmetics while looking in its mirror.
거울keoul: A reflective surface that lets a person see a face or object as an image.
수납장sunapjjang: A cabinet that keeps possessions stored neatly in compartments or drawers.

Definition in Korean

화장할 때 쓰는 거울과 수납이 결합된 가구를 가리키는 말.hwa jang hal ttae sseu neun keo ul gwa su na bi kyeol hap ttoen ka gu reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

It combines 화장 (hwajang, "makeup") with 대 (dae, "stand or table"), naming a table used for applying makeup.

Usage tips

  • In English, vanity can describe pride as well as this piece of furniture, so context shows whether it means a household item or a personal quality.

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