Explanation at your level:
흰색 is the color of snow. You can use it to describe things. For example, 'This is a white cat.' It is a very easy and useful word for beginners!
When you are shopping or describing your room, you use 흰색. It is the most common way to say 'white' in Korean. You can say 'I like white shirts' by saying '나는 흰색 셔츠를 좋아해요'.
At the intermediate level, you will notice that 흰색 is often used to contrast with other colors. It is essential for describing textures and light conditions. You might use it in professional settings, like choosing a white background for a presentation.
In more advanced contexts, 흰색 carries cultural weight. It is not just a color; it represents a specific aesthetic preference in Korean design—minimalism and clarity. You will see it used in literature to evoke feelings of emptiness or peace.
At the C1 level, you explore the nuance between 흰색, 백색 (Sino-Korean), and 하얀색. While they all mean white, 백색 is often used in technical or formal industrial contexts, whereas 흰색 remains the standard, natural choice for everyday description.
Mastery of 흰색 involves understanding its symbolic role in history and art. You will encounter it in poetic descriptions where it symbolizes the 'void' or 'purity of spirit'. It is a foundational term that bridges simple perception with complex cultural identity.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- 흰색 means white.
- It is a noun.
- It is the opposite of black.
- It is used daily.
Hey there! Let's talk about 흰색 (white). It is the color of light that contains all the colors of the rainbow together. When you look at a blank sheet of paper or a fluffy cloud, you are looking at 흰색.
Think of it as the ultimate clean slate. In Korean, 흰색 is used both as a noun to name the color and as a descriptor for things that are bright and clear. It is one of the most fundamental colors you will learn!
The word 흰색 comes from the Korean adjective 희다 (to be white). Over time, the suffix -색 (color) was added to turn the descriptive state into a concrete noun.
Historically, white has been deeply significant in Korea. Traditional clothing, known as hanbok, was often worn in its natural, unbleached white state, leading to the cultural nickname for the Korean people as the 'white-clad folk'. It represents purity, simplicity, and honesty in many Eastern traditions.
You use 흰색 whenever you need to identify the color of an object. It is very versatile! You might say 흰색 자동차 (white car) or 흰색 종이 (white paper).
It is used in both formal and casual settings. Whether you are shopping for clothes or describing a painting, 흰색 is the standard, neutral term that everyone will understand perfectly.
While 흰색 is a literal color, it appears in many concepts:
- 흰 도화지 (White canvas/paper): A metaphor for a fresh start or a blank mind.
- 흰머리 (White hair): Used to describe aging or wisdom.
- 백지장 (White sheet): Often used in the phrase 'even a white sheet is better together', meaning teamwork helps.
- 흰 눈 (White snow): A poetic way to describe winter.
- 흰 깃발 (White flag): A universal symbol of surrender or peace.
Pronounced as hwin-saek, it is a noun, so it often pairs with particles like -이 or -은. It functions as the base for many compound words.
It does not have a plural form because it is a mass noun representing a concept of color. When you want to describe something as white, you often use the adjective form 하얀색 or 흰색 interchangeably in daily speech.
Fun Fact
Historically, Koreans were called the 'white-clad people'.
Pronunciation Guide
Korean phonetics apply
Korean phonetics apply
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing 'ㅢ'
- Ignoring the double consonant
- Adding extra syllables
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Very easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
Noun + 이다
이것은 흰색이다.
Noun + 을/를
흰색을 좋아해요.
Adjective + 게
하얗게 변하다.
Examples by Level
눈은 흰색입니다.
Snow is white.
Simple copula
흰색 종이를 주세요.
Please give me white paper.
Request
이것은 흰색입니다.
This is white.
Identification
흰색 꽃이 예뻐요.
The white flower is pretty.
Adjective usage
흰색 차를 샀어요.
I bought a white car.
Past tense
흰색 옷을 입어요.
I wear white clothes.
Present tense
흰색은 밝아요.
White is bright.
Concept
흰색이 좋아요.
I like white.
Preference
흰색 벽지는 방을 넓게 보이게 합니다.
나는 흰색 운동화를 신고 싶어요.
흰색 강아지가 공원에서 뛰고 있어요.
그녀는 흰색 드레스를 입고 결혼했어요.
흰색 구름이 하늘에 떠 있어요.
우리는 흰색 페인트로 벽을 칠했어요.
흰색 컵에 커피를 담았어요.
흰색은 깨끗한 느낌을 줍니다.
흰색 바탕에 검은색 글씨를 쓰세요.
흰색 가전제품은 인테리어와 잘 어울려요.
흰색 조명은 방을 더 밝게 만듭니다.
그는 흰색 셔츠를 즐겨 입는 사람입니다.
흰색 눈이 온 세상을 덮었습니다.
흰색은 모든 색과 잘 어울리는 색입니다.
흰색 커튼을 달아서 햇빛을 가렸어요.
흰색 마스크를 착용해 주세요.
흰색은 순수함과 평화를 상징하는 색입니다.
그의 흰색 머리카락은 세월의 흐름을 보여줍니다.
흰색 캔버스에 새로운 그림을 그리기 시작했어요.
흰색 깃발을 흔들며 평화를 호소했습니다.
흰색 가운을 입은 의사가 진료실로 들어왔습니다.
흰색 소복은 한국 전통 장례식의 상징입니다.
흰색 인테리어는 현대적인 느낌을 줍니다.
흰색은 빛을 반사하여 시원한 느낌을 줍니다.
흰색의 미학은 절제와 비움에서 나옵니다.
그는 흰색 거짓말을 해서 상황을 모면했습니다.
흰색은 빛의 스펙트럼을 모두 포함하는 색입니다.
흰색 바탕의 미니멀리즘 디자인이 유행입니다.
흰색은 때로는 차가운 느낌을 줄 수도 있습니다.
흰색은 시각적으로 공간을 확장하는 효과가 있습니다.
흰색은 신성함과 결백을 나타내는 색으로 쓰입니다.
흰색의 순결함이 돋보이는 작품입니다.
흰색은 무채색 중에서도 가장 밝은 영역을 차지합니다.
한국인에게 흰색은 민족의 정체성을 담은 색이었습니다.
흰색의 여백은 동양화에서 중요한 조형 요소입니다.
흰색은 빛의 근원으로서의 상징성을 지닙니다.
흰색은 때로 죽음과 애도의 의미를 내포하기도 합니다.
흰색은 모든 색을 수용하는 포용력을 상징합니다.
흰색은 시각적 소음을 줄여주는 역할을 합니다.
흰색의 차가움은 현대 건축에서 자주 활용됩니다.
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"흰 거짓말"
A white lie
그건 흰 거짓말이었어.
casual"흰머리가 나다"
To get gray hair
스트레스 때문에 흰머리가 났어.
casual"백지장도 맞들면 낫다"
Two heads are better than one
백지장도 맞들면 낫다니까 같이 하자.
proverb"흰 깃발을 들다"
To surrender
결국 그는 흰 깃발을 들었다.
formal"흰 눈이 오다"
It is snowing
밖에는 흰 눈이 오고 있어요.
neutral"흰 도화지 같다"
Like a blank canvas
아이들의 마음은 흰 도화지 같다.
literaryEasily Confused
Both mean white
백색 is Sino-Korean
백색 vs 흰색
Both mean white
하얀색 is more descriptive
하얀색 vs 흰색
Opposite
Black vs White
검은색 vs 흰색
Colorless
No color vs White
무색 vs 흰색
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 은/는 + 흰색이다
이것은 흰색이다.
Subject + 은/는 + 흰색 + Noun을 + Verb
나는 흰색 옷을 입는다.
흰색 + 으로 + Verb
흰색으로 칠하세요.
흰색 + 이 + Adjective
흰색이 예쁘다.
흰색 + 배경 + 에 + Noun
흰색 배경에 글씨를 쓰세요.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
مرتبط
How to Use It
9/10
Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
Both are fine, but '하얀색' sounds slightly softer.
Using '백색' for a shirt sounds too robotic.
Korean nouns don't change for plural.
Particles define the role.
The vowel is 'ㅢ'.
Tips
Color Association
Link it to milk.
Daily Use
Use it for clothes.
Hanbok
Remember the white tradition.
Particle Use
Use -이 for subject.
Vowel Sound
Practice the 'ui' sound.
Spelling
Don't forget the 'ㅢ'.
Light
White is all colors.
Flashcards
Use images.
Context
Use for neutral descriptions.
Adjective vs Noun
Know the difference.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Hwin' as 'Win'—winning is clean and bright like white.
Visual Association
A polar bear in the snow.
Word Web
چالش
Describe five white objects in your room.
ریشه کلمه
Korean
Original meaning: The state of being white
بافت فرهنگی
In some cultures, white is associated with death/funerals.
White is associated with weddings and purity.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Shopping
- 흰색 있나요?
- 흰색으로 주세요.
Art/Design
- 흰색 바탕입니다.
- 흰색을 섞으세요.
Daily Life
- 흰색 셔츠가 더러워요.
Nature
- 흰색 눈이 와요.
Conversation Starters
"흰색 옷을 좋아하세요?"
"흰색 차와 검은색 차 중 무엇이 더 좋아요?"
"흰색 배경의 사진을 본 적 있나요?"
"흰색은 어떤 느낌을 주나요?"
"흰색 인테리어를 어떻게 생각하세요?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a white object you own.
Why do you think white is a popular color?
Write about a snowy day.
How does white make you feel?
سوالات متداول
8 سوالYes, they are interchangeable.
Yes, but be careful with cultural context.
Yes, it is a noun.
흰색.
No.
It is neutral.
Yes, it is standard.
검은색.
خودت رو بسنج
눈은 ___입니다.
Snow is white.
Which means white?
흰색 is white.
흰색 is the opposite of black.
White and black are opposites.
Word
معنی
Matching colors.
Subject + Object + Verb.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
흰색 is the standard, versatile word for the color white in Korean.
- 흰색 means white.
- It is a noun.
- It is the opposite of black.
- It is used daily.
Color Association
Link it to milk.
Daily Use
Use it for clothes.
Hanbok
Remember the white tradition.
Particle Use
Use -이 for subject.
مثال
흰색 옷을 입었어요.
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قواعد مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر general
몇몇
A2An unspecified small number of; some or a few.
조금
A1A little/a bit
적게
A1A little / Few
약간
A2A little; slightly; somewhat.
많이
A1A lot/much
잠시
A2For a moment; briefly.
잠깐
A2For a short time; a moment.
아까
A2A little while ago, earlier.
대해
A2About, concerning.
~에 대해서
A2Concerning or regarding a particular subject; about.
