When Koreans say something is 뽀송뽀송 (bbosong bbosong), they mean it's fluffy, dry, and soft, often in a very pleasant way. Imagine freshly laundered towels, a baby's skin, or even a soft, fluffy cloud – these are all things that can be described as 뽀송뽀송. It's a mimetic word, meaning it sounds like what it describes, adding to its expressiveness in Korean conversation. So, if you want to compliment something for being perfectly soft and dry, this is the word to use!
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Many Korean mimetic words, like '뽀송뽀송', are reduplicated (repeated) to emphasize the feeling or image. This makes them sound cute and vivid!
Guide de prononciation
- Pronouncing the double 'pp' (ㅃ) as a regular 'p' (ㅍ) instead of a tense, aspirated sound.
- Not aspirating the 's' (ㅅ) sound sufficiently, making it sound too soft.
Exemples par niveau
이 수건은 뽀송뽀송해요.
This towel is fluffy and dry.
머리카락이 샴푸 후에 뽀송뽀송해졌어요.
My hair became fluffy and dry after shampooing.
아기가 뽀송뽀송한 이불에서 자고 있어요.
The baby is sleeping in a fluffy blanket.
빨래가 햇볕에 잘 말라서 뽀송뽀송해요.
The laundry dried well in the sun, so it's fluffy and dry.
세수하고 나니 얼굴이 뽀송뽀송해졌어요.
After washing my face, my face became fluffy and dry.
새 옷은 만지면 뽀송뽀송한 느낌이에요.
New clothes feel fluffy and dry when you touch them.
습기 없는 날씨에 피부가 뽀송뽀송해요.
On dry weather days, my skin is fluffy and dry.
베이비파우더를 바르니 피부가 뽀송뽀송해졌어요.
My skin became fluffy and dry after applying baby powder.
이 수건 뽀송뽀송해서 너무 좋아요.
This towel is so fluffy and dry, I love it.
A common way to express satisfaction.
아기가 뽀송뽀송한 이불에서 잠들었어요.
The baby fell asleep in a fluffy, soft blanket.
Describes the state of the blanket.
빨래가 햇볕에 잘 말라서 뽀송뽀송해요.
The laundry dried well in the sun and is fluffy and dry.
Explains the reason for the '뽀송뽀송' state.
새로 산 신발 안감이 뽀송뽀송해서 발이 편해요.
The lining of my new shoes is fluffy and dry, so my feet are comfortable.
Describes a positive quality of the shoe lining.
강아지 털이 뽀송뽀송하게 말랐네요.
The dog's fur dried fluffy and soft.
Indicates a desired state after drying.
세수하고 뽀송뽀송한 수건으로 얼굴을 닦았어요.
After washing my face, I wiped it with a fluffy, dry towel.
Used to describe a fresh, clean feeling.
뽀송뽀송한 빵 냄새가 정말 좋아요.
The smell of fluffy, soft bread is really good.
Can be used to describe the texture of baked goods.
오늘 날씨가 뽀송뽀송해서 기분이 좋네요.
The weather today is dry and pleasant, so I feel good.
Can be used metaphorically for pleasant, dry weather.
방금 세탁한 수건이 뽀송뽀송해요.
The towel I just washed is fluffy and dry.
아기가 뽀송뽀송한 이불 위에서 잠들었어요.
The baby fell asleep on a fluffy blanket.
머리를 감고 드라이기로 말렸더니 뽀송뽀송해졌어요.
After washing my hair and drying it with a hairdryer, it became fluffy and dry.
햇볕에 잘 말린 빨래는 뽀송뽀송한 느낌이 들어요.
Laundry well-dried in the sun feels fluffy and dry.
갓 구운 빵은 겉은 바삭하고 속은 뽀송뽀송해요.
Freshly baked bread is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
습한 날씨에도 제 옷은 뽀송뽀송하게 잘 말랐어요.
Even in humid weather, my clothes dried well and are fluffy.
새로운 면 양말은 발을 뽀송뽀송하게 유지해줘요.
New cotton socks keep my feet fluffy and dry.
아이의 머리카락이 방금 감아서 뽀송뽀송해요.
The child's hair is fluffy and dry because it was just washed.
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
세탁 후 옷이 뽀송뽀송해요.
After washing, the clothes are fluffy.
아기 엉덩이가 뽀송뽀송해야 해요.
A baby's bottom needs to be dry and soft.
햇볕에 이불을 말리니 뽀송뽀송해졌어요.
Drying the blanket in the sun made it fluffy.
새 수건은 정말 뽀송뽀송해요.
New towels are really fluffy.
뽀송뽀송한 솜이불을 덮고 싶어요.
I want to cover myself with a fluffy cotton blanket.
머리를 감고 뽀송뽀송하게 말렸어요.
I washed my hair and dried it until it was fluffy.
습기 제거제 덕분에 방이 뽀송뽀송해요.
Thanks to the dehumidifier, the room is dry and soft.
빨래가 뽀송뽀송하게 잘 말랐어요.
The laundry dried well and is fluffy.
아침 햇살에 피부가 뽀송뽀송해졌어요.
My skin became dry and soft in the morning sun.
뽀송뽀송한 느낌이 정말 좋아요.
The fluffy feeling is really good.
Modèles grammaticaux
Structures de phrases
이불이 뽀송뽀송해요.
The blanket is fluffy and dry.
머리카락이 뽀송뽀송 말랐어요.
My hair dried fluffy and soft.
아기가 뽀송뽀송한 옷을 입고 있어요.
The baby is wearing fluffy and soft clothes.
세탁한 수건이 뽀송뽀송하게 말랐다.
The washed towel dried fluffy and soft.
빨래가 햇볕에 뽀송뽀송하게 잘 말랐네요.
The laundry dried really well in the sun, fluffy and dry.
새로 산 이불은 촉감이 뽀송뽀송해서 잠이 잘 와요.
The new blanket feels fluffy and soft, so I sleep well.
비가 그친 후에 공기가 뽀송뽀송해졌어요.
After the rain stopped, the air became fresh and dry.
뽀송뽀송한 아기 피부를 유지하려면 보습이 중요해요.
To keep a baby's skin soft and dry, moisturizing is important.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Imagine a **BOS**s who is so particular about his **SONG**s. He demands they be **BOS**s-level fluffy, dry, and soft, just like freshly laundered towels. 'Bbossong-bbosong' - sounds like a bossy person demanding perfectly soft and dry songs!
Association visuelle
Picture a fluffy, white cloud that's just been air-dried in the sun. It's soft to touch and completely dry, with a gentle, pleasant sensation. Imagine running your hand over it and feeling that '뽀송뽀송' texture.
Word Web
Défi
Think about things around you that are '뽀송뽀송'. Are your clothes '뽀송뽀송' after drying? Is your hair '뽀송뽀송' after a shower? Try to describe these things using '뽀송뽀송' in a simple Korean sentence. For example, '내 머리가 뽀송뽀송해.' (My hair is fluffy and dry.)
Origine du mot
Korean mimetic word (의성어/의태어)
Sens originel : Sound or appearance of being fluffy and dry
KoreanContexte culturel
The word 뽀송뽀송 is often used to describe things that are pleasantly dry, soft, and fluffy to the touch. Think of freshly laundered towels, a baby's skin after a bath, or a cozy, soft blanket. It evokes a feeling of comfort and cleanliness. You'll hear it a lot in commercials for fabric softeners, diapers, or even skincare products that promise a soft, non-sticky finish.
Teste-toi 66 questions
Imagine you just washed your favorite towel. How would you describe it using the word '뽀송뽀송'?
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Sample answer
새 수건은 정말 뽀송뽀송해요.
You are describing a baby's soft skin. Use '뽀송뽀송' in your description.
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Sample answer
아기 피부는 뽀송뽀송하고 부드러워요.
Describe a fluffy blanket that feels dry and soft using '뽀송뽀송'.
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Sample answer
이 담요는 뽀송뽀송해서 잠이 잘 와요.
빨래한 옷은 어떤 느낌인가요?
Read this passage:
저는 빨래를 했어요. 옷이 아주 깨끗해요. 그리고 옷이 뽀송뽀송 말랐어요.
빨래한 옷은 어떤 느낌인가요?
The passage says '옷이 뽀송뽀송 말랐어요', which means the clothes dried fluffy and soft.
The passage says '옷이 뽀송뽀송 말랐어요', which means the clothes dried fluffy and soft.
아기 몸은 왜 뽀송뽀송한가요?
Read this passage:
아기는 목욕을 했어요. 엄마가 아기를 타월로 닦아줬어요. 아기 몸이 뽀송뽀송해요.
아기 몸은 왜 뽀송뽀송한가요?
The passage states '엄마가 아기를 타월로 닦아줬어요. 아기 몸이 뽀송뽀송해요.', meaning the baby's body is fluffy and dry after being wiped with a towel after bathing.
The passage states '엄마가 아기를 타월로 닦아줬어요. 아기 몸이 뽀송뽀송해요.', meaning the baby's body is fluffy and dry after being wiped with a towel after bathing.
이불은 어디에 말렸나요?
Read this passage:
날씨가 좋아요. 이불을 밖에 널었어요. 이불이 햇볕에 뽀송뽀송 말랐어요.
이불은 어디에 말렸나요?
The passage says '이불을 밖에 널었어요', which means the blanket was hung outside to dry.
The passage says '이불을 밖에 널었어요', which means the blanket was hung outside to dry.
This sentence means 'The blanket is fluffy and dry.'
This sentence means 'The towel is fluffy and dry, so it's good.'
This sentence means 'The baby's skin is soft and dry.'
The baby is sleeping in a ___ blanket.
After washing my hands, I wiped them with a ___ towel.
The weather is clear today, so the laundry dried ___.
Read this aloud:
이 옷은 뽀송뽀송해서 입기 좋아요.
Focus: 뽀송뽀송
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강아지 털이 뽀송뽀송해서 만지고 싶어요.
Focus: 뽀송뽀송
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아침에 샤워하고 나니 몸이 뽀송뽀송해요.
Focus: 뽀송뽀송
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The towel just washed is fluffy and dry.
The baby is sleeping on a fluffy blanket.
The clothes are fluffy and dry after being well-dried in the sun.
Read this aloud:
새로 산 신발 안이 뽀송뽀송해서 기분 좋아요.
Focus: 뽀송뽀송 (pposongpposong)
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빨래를 건조기에 돌렸더니 뽀송뽀송해졌어요.
Focus: 뽀송뽀송해졌어요 (pposongpposonghaejyeosseoyo)
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목욕하고 나서 뽀송뽀송한 새 옷을 입었어요.
Focus: 뽀송뽀송한 (pposongpposonghan)
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아침에 빨래를 널었더니 옷이 ___ 말랐어요. (I hung the laundry this morning, and the clothes dried ___.)
The context implies clothes drying to a fluffy and soft state.
아기 피부는 항상 ___ 유지하는 것이 중요해요. (It's important to always keep a baby's skin ___.)
'뽀송뽀송하게' is used for keeping skin dry and soft, which is desirable for babies.
목욕 후에는 수건으로 몸을 ___ 닦으세요. (After bathing, dry your body ___ with a towel.)
The goal after bathing is to be dry and feel soft, which '뽀송뽀송하게' describes.
새로 산 이불은 만져보니 정말 ___ 기분이 좋네요. (The new blanket feels so ___ and nice to touch.)
A new blanket would typically be fluffy and soft, making '뽀송뽀송해서' the best fit.
머리를 감고 드라이기로 말리면 머리카락이 ___ 돼요. (If you wash your hair and dry it with a hairdryer, your hair becomes ___.)
When hair is dried properly, it becomes fluffy and soft, hence '뽀송뽀송하게'.
베이킹 파우더를 넣으면 빵이 더 ___ 부풀어 올라요. (If you add baking powder, the bread rises more ___.)
Baking powder helps bread become fluffy and light, described by '뽀송뽀송하게'.
The baby fell asleep on a fluffy blanket. Listen for 'fluffy' or 'dry and soft'.
After washing, the clothes dried fluffily. Listen for how the clothes dried.
I washed my hands and dried them with a fluffy towel. Listen for the kind of towel used.
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빨래가 뽀송뽀송하게 잘 말랐네요.
Focus: 뽀송뽀송
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이 아기 피부는 정말 뽀송뽀송해요.
Focus: 뽀송뽀송
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방금 세탁한 옷들이 뽀송뽀송해서 기분이 좋아요.
Focus: 뽀송뽀송
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This sentence describes a baby being dried with a fluffy towel after a bath. The mimetic word '뽀송뽀송한' (fluffy and dry) modifies '수건으로' (with a towel).
This sentence means 'After doing laundry in the washing machine and putting it in the dryer, the clothes became fluffy and dry.' It's a natural flow of actions.
This sentence describes an old cotton blanket becoming fluffy and dry again after being aired out in the sun. '뽀송뽀송하게' acts as an adverb modifying '살아났다' (came back to life/recovered its texture).
The towel was just washed.
The baby is sleeping on something.
What does laundry dried in the sun smell like?
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갓 구운 빵은 겉은 바삭하고 속은 뽀송뽀송해요.
Focus: 뽀송뽀송
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목욕 후에는 뽀송뽀송한 가운을 입는 게 가장 좋아요.
Focus: 뽀송뽀송한
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이 아기 옷은 정말 뽀송뽀송해서 아기가 좋아할 거예요.
Focus: 뽀송뽀송해서
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Imagine you just washed your favorite sweater. Describe how it feels after drying, using '뽀송뽀송' naturally in your description. Aim for 2-3 sentences.
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Sample answer
방금 세탁한 스웨터가 아주 뽀송뽀송하게 말랐어요. 만져보니 정말 부드러워서 기분이 좋네요.
You are describing a baby's skin after a bath. Use '뽀송뽀송' to convey the feeling of the baby's clean and dry skin. Write 2 sentences.
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아기가 목욕하고 나오니 피부가 뽀송뽀송해요. 만질수록 부드러워서 계속 만지고 싶어져요.
Describe a sunny day where everything feels perfectly dry and fresh. How would you use '뽀송뽀송' to describe the atmosphere or specific objects?
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햇살 좋은 날, 빨래가 뽀송뽀송하게 잘 말랐어요. 공기마저도 뽀송뽀송한 느낌이라 기분이 상쾌해요.
What is the main feeling the passage conveys about the laundry?
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오랜만에 맑은 날씨 덕분에 빨래가 아주 뽀송뽀송하게 잘 말랐다. 기분 좋게 마른 수건을 보니 저절로 미소가 지어졌다. 이 뽀송뽀송한 느낌은 정말 최고다.
What is the main feeling the passage conveys about the laundry?
The word '뽀송뽀송' directly describes the laundry as feeling very dry and soft, and the phrase '기분 좋게 마른' (nicely dried) reinforces this.
The word '뽀송뽀송' directly describes the laundry as feeling very dry and soft, and the phrase '기분 좋게 마른' (nicely dried) reinforces this.
Based on the passage, what can be inferred about the new blanket?
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새로 산 이불은 만져보니 뽀송뽀송한 느낌이 아주 좋았다. 아기가 이 이불 위에서 편안하게 잠들 것 같았다. 이런 재질의 이불은 항상 만족스럽다.
Based on the passage, what can be inferred about the new blanket?
'뽀송뽀송한 느낌이 아주 좋았다' (the fluffy/dry and soft feeling was very good) and '아기가 이 이불 위에서 편안하게 잠들 것 같았다' (the baby seemed like they would sleep comfortably on this blanket) both suggest it's soft and good for a baby.
'뽀송뽀송한 느낌이 아주 좋았다' (the fluffy/dry and soft feeling was very good) and '아기가 이 이불 위에서 편안하게 잠들 것 같았다' (the baby seemed like they would sleep comfortably on this blanket) both suggest it's soft and good for a baby.
What change in the environment is highlighted after the rainy season?
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장마가 끝나고 햇살이 강해지자 모든 것이 뽀송뽀송하게 말랐다. 습했던 공기가 사라지고 상쾌한 기운이 돌았다. 오랜만에 느끼는 뽀송뽀송함에 마음까지 가벼워졌다.
What change in the environment is highlighted after the rainy season?
'장마가 끝나고 햇살이 강해지자 모든 것이 뽀송뽀송하게 말랐다' (After the rainy season, the strong sunlight made everything dry and fluffy) and '습했던 공기가 사라지고 상쾌한 기운이 돌았다' (The humid air disappeared, and a refreshing energy circulated) directly indicate this change.
'장마가 끝나고 햇살이 강해지자 모든 것이 뽀송뽀송하게 말랐다' (After the rainy season, the strong sunlight made everything dry and fluffy) and '습했던 공기가 사라지고 상쾌한 기운이 돌았다' (The humid air disappeared, and a refreshing energy circulated) directly indicate this change.
The baby fell asleep on a fluffy blanket. Listen for 'fluffy' in Korean.
The laundry dried well in the sun and is fluffy and dry. Listen for 'fluffy and dry' in Korean.
I just got out of the shower and my body feels dry and soft. Listen for the feeling of being 'dry and soft' in Korean.
Read this aloud:
갓 세탁한 수건이 뽀송뽀송해서 기분이 좋아요.
Focus: 뽀송뽀송
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피부가 뽀송뽀송하게 유지되려면 보습이 중요해요.
Focus: 뽀송뽀송
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제빵에서 빵이 뽀송뽀송하게 잘 부풀어 올랐어요.
Focus: 뽀송뽀송
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This sentence asks someone to dry a towel until it's fluffy and soft.
This sentence expresses enjoyment of the fluffy and soft feeling of a blanket.
This sentence describes a baby's skin as being fluffy and soft.
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빨래가 뽀송뽀송하게 잘 말랐다.
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