Korean word

휴지통

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyujitong

Meaning

  • nountrash can

Example

책상 옆에 휴지통이 있어요.chaek ssang yeo pe hyu ji tong i i sseo yo

There is a trash can next to the desk.

Illustration for 휴지통 (trash can)

More examples

종이는 휴지통에 버리면 돼요.chong i neun hyu ji tong e peo ri myeon twae yo

You can throw the paper in the trash can.

Core concept

A container that gathers small rubbish, especially used paper, before final disposal.

Common phrases

  • 휴지통에 버리다hyu ji tong e peo ri da

    put in the trash can

  • 휴지통을 비우다hyu ji tong eul pi u da

    empty the trash can

Similar words

쓰레기통sseuregitong: A waste bin for food waste and other everyday rubbish at home or in public places.
분리수거함pullisugeoham: A collection bin used to sort waste and recyclable items by type.
종량제봉투chongnyangjebongtu: A city-approved garbage bag used when paying to dispose of a set amount of waste.

Definition in Korean

휴지통은 버린 휴지나 작은 쓰레기를 임시로 모아 두는 통으로 가정이나 공공장소에 두고 쓰는 물건이다.hyu ji tong eun peo rin hyu ji na cha geun sseu re gi reul im si ro mo a tu neun tong eu ro ka jeong i na kong gong jang so e tu go sseu neun mul geo ni da

Word origin

The word combines 휴지 (hyuji, "paper or tissue") with 통 (tong, "container"), forming a name for a container that holds discarded paper and small rubbish.

Usage tips

  • The word describes the container rather than the act of throwing something away, which helps separate it from Korean expressions about discarding rubbish.

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