Explanation at your level:
You wear 청바지 on your legs. They are blue pants. They are very popular and comfortable. You can wear them every day.
청바지 are blue denim pants. Many people wear them to school or work. They are very strong and last a long time. Do you have a favorite pair of jeans?
청바지 are a staple of casual fashion. They are made from a thick fabric called denim. In Korea, they are very common for daily wear. You can style them with a t-shirt or a sweater.
The term 청바지 represents more than just pants; it is a global fashion icon. Originally designed for labor, they are now a versatile piece of clothing. Understanding the fit and style is key to wearing them well.
청바지 have evolved from functional workwear into a symbol of cultural identity. Their ubiquity in modern society reflects a shift toward casualization in dress codes. They remain a subject of interest in fashion history and textile studies.
The etymological roots of 청바지 reflect a synthesis of Western industrial history and Korean linguistic adaptation. As a cultural artifact, they signify the democratization of fashion. Analyzing their role in society reveals much about class, gender, and the global spread of American casual aesthetics.
Word in 30 Seconds
- 청바지 means jeans.
- It is a compound of blue and pants.
- It is casual, durable clothing.
- It is a global fashion staple.
The term 청바지 (jeans) refers to a specific style of trousers. The word is a compound of 'cheong' (blue) and 'baji' (pants).
These pants are iconic because of their durability and casual appeal. You will find them in almost every closet because they match almost any shirt or shoe style.
Whether you are going to school or hanging out with friends, these pants are the go-to choice for comfort. They are not just clothing; they are a cultural phenomenon that changed how the world dresses.
The history of jeans dates back to the 19th century. They were originally created by Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis as rugged workwear for miners and laborers.
The fabric, denim, gets its name from 'serge de Nîmes', a textile from the French city of Nîmes. The blue color came from indigo dye, which was chosen because it hid dirt better than other colors.
Over the 20th century, they transitioned from workwear to a symbol of youth rebellion and eventually mainstream fashion. Today, they are a universal garment found in every corner of the globe.
In Korean, 청바지 is used exactly like 'jeans' in English. You can wear them, buy them, or wash them.
Common collocations include '청바지를 입다' (to wear jeans) or '청바지를 사다' (to buy jeans). They are considered casual wear, so they are generally not appropriate for very formal events like weddings or business meetings.
The register is neutral to casual. You can use this word in any daily conversation without worrying about sounding rude or overly formal.
While there are few direct idioms, Koreans often use the word in puns. For example, '청바지' is sometimes used in the phrase '청춘은 바로 지금' (Youth is right now).
1. 청바지 (as a pun for youth): Used to encourage young people. 2. 찢어진 청바지 (ripped jeans): A specific fashion style. 3. 스키니 청바지 (skinny jeans): A tight-fitting style. 4. 청바지 핏 (jeans fit): Referring to how well the jeans look on someone. 5. 청바지 코디 (jeans outfit): How you style your jeans.
In Korean, 청바지 is a noun that does not change form based on countability in the same way English 'jeans' (plural) does. You simply add particles like -를 or -가.
The pronunciation is cheong-ba-ji. The stress is relatively even across the syllables. It rhymes loosely with words ending in 'ji' like 'aji' (a suffix) or 'gaji' (variety).
Always remember that because they are pants, they are treated as a singular object in Korean grammar, unlike the English 'pair of jeans' which implies a plural structure.
Fun Fact
It is a direct translation of 'blue' + 'jeans' (pants).
Pronunciation Guide
Sounds like 'cheong' (rhymes with song) + 'ba' (like bar) + 'ji' (like jeep)
Similar to UK but with a slightly more open 'o' sound
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing 'cheong' as 'chong'
- Hardening the 'j' sound
- Stressing the wrong syllable
Rhymes With
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What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Advanced
Grammar to Know
Object Particle
청바지를
Subject Particle
청바지가
Verb Conjugation
입어요
Examples by Level
나는 청바지를 입어요.
I wear jeans.
Subject + object + verb
이 청바지는 예뻐요.
These jeans are pretty.
Demonstrative pronoun
청바지를 사요.
I buy jeans.
Simple present
청바지가 좋아요.
I like jeans.
Preference
청바지 어디 있어요?
Where are the jeans?
Question
새 청바지예요.
It is new jeans.
Noun modification
청바지를 입고 싶어요.
I want to wear jeans.
Desire
청바지 색깔이 파란색이에요.
The jeans color is blue.
Description
청바지를 입고 학교에 가요.
내 청바지는 찢어졌어요.
청바지는 정말 편해요.
오늘 청바지를 살 거예요.
그 청바지 잘 어울려요.
청바지보다 치마가 좋아요.
청바지를 세탁했어요.
청바지 사이즈가 커요.
청바지는 어떤 옷과도 잘 어울려요.
요즘 유행하는 청바지를 샀어요.
청바지를 입으면 활동하기 편해요.
청바지는 사계절 내내 입을 수 있어요.
청바지 핏이 정말 마음에 들어요.
너무 꽉 끼는 청바지는 불편해요.
청바지는 관리가 쉬운 편이에요.
회사에 청바지를 입고 가도 될까요?
청바지는 캐주얼한 분위기를 연출하기에 제격입니다.
그는 청바지에 흰 티셔츠를 즐겨 입습니다.
청바지 디자인이 매우 다양해졌습니다.
청바지 가격이 생각보다 비싸네요.
청바지를 입고 등산을 하는 것은 추천하지 않습니다.
청바지 색이 빠지지 않게 조심하세요.
청바지는 현대 패션의 필수 아이템입니다.
청바지 하나로 다양한 스타일을 완성할 수 있습니다.
청바지의 기원은 노동자들의 작업복에서 시작되었습니다.
청바지는 시대의 흐름에 따라 다양한 형태로 변모해왔습니다.
그는 청바지를 입고도 격식 있는 자리에 참석했습니다.
청바지 원단은 매우 견고하여 내구성이 뛰어납니다.
청바지 브랜드마다 고유한 핏과 감성이 있습니다.
청바지의 색감은 시간이 지날수록 멋스럽게 변합니다.
청바지를 활용한 다양한 코디법이 존재합니다.
청바지는 전 세계적으로 가장 대중적인 의류 중 하나입니다.
청바지는 단순한 의류를 넘어 하나의 문화적 아이콘으로 자리 잡았습니다.
청바지의 인디고 염색은 독특한 시각적 매력을 제공합니다.
청바지는 사회적 계급의 경계를 허무는 데 일조했습니다.
청바지 산업은 환경적 측면에서 많은 논의의 대상이 됩니다.
청바지는 패션의 민주화를 상징하는 대표적인 사례입니다.
청바지 착용은 상황에 따른 TPO를 고려해야 합니다.
청바지는 시대를 불문하고 변치 않는 가치를 지닙니다.
청바지의 내구성은 과거 광부들에게 필수적인 요소였습니다.
Common Collocations
Idioms & Expressions
"청바지 (pun)"
Youth is right now
청바지! (청춘은 바로 지금!)
casual"청바지 핏이 살다"
To look great in jeans
그는 청바지 핏이 살아있어.
casual"청바지 패션"
Jeans-based style
오늘 청바지 패션 어때?
casual"청바지 매니아"
Jeans enthusiast
그는 청바지 매니아예요.
casual"청바지 스타일"
Jeans style
청바지 스타일을 선호해요.
neutral"청바지 브랜드"
Jeans brand
이 청바지 브랜드는 유명해요.
neutralEasily Confused
Both are pants.
Material (cotton vs denim).
청바지는 데님이고 면바지는 면이에요.
Both are pants.
Length (short vs long).
여름에는 반바지를 입어요.
It is the base word.
General vs specific.
모든 청바지는 바지입니다.
Both are bottoms.
Structure (pants vs skirt).
청바지는 바지이고 치마는 달라요.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 청바지를 + 입다
나는 청바지를 입어요.
청바지가 + 잘 어울리다
너는 청바지가 잘 어울려.
청바지를 + 사다
청바지를 사러 가요.
청바지가 + 편하다
이 청바지는 정말 편해요.
청바지를 + 코디하다
청바지를 예쁘게 코디했어요.
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
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How to Use It
9/10
Formality Scale
Common Mistakes
In Korean, nouns don't always need plural markers.
You wear clothes, not eat them.
Particle usage error.
Missing object particle.
Subject particle usage.
Tips
Memory Palace
Visualize your closet.
Native Use
Used daily.
Cultural Insight
Icon of youth.
Grammar Shortcut
Use with 입다.
Say It Right
Clear syllables.
Avoid Plurals
Don't add -들.
Did You Know?
Indigo dye history.
Study Smart
Use flashcards.
Context
Casual settings.
Practice
Repeat out loud.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a blue sky (cheong) on your legs (baji).
Visual Association
A pair of bright blue jeans.
Word Web
Challenge
Describe your favorite pair of jeans in Korean.
Word Origin
Korean
Original meaning: Blue pants
Cultural Context
None, universally accepted.
Jeans are the backbone of casual Western attire.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Shopping
- 청바지 입어봐도 돼요?
- 사이즈가 있어요?
- 이거 얼마예요?
Getting dressed
- 청바지 입을까?
- 청바지가 너무 꽉 껴.
- 청바지 어디 있지?
Laundry
- 청바지 빨래해야 해.
- 청바지 물 빠지겠다.
- 청바지 건조기 돌리지 마.
Fashion advice
- 청바지 핏이 좋아.
- 이 청바지 잘 어울려.
- 청바지에 흰 티가 최고야.
Conversation Starters
"청바지 자주 입어요?"
"어떤 청바지 스타일을 좋아해요?"
"청바지 코디 추천해 줄 수 있어요?"
"청바지를 어디서 주로 사요?"
"찢어진 청바지에 대해 어떻게 생각해요?"
Journal Prompts
오늘 입은 청바지에 대해 써보세요.
내가 가장 좋아하는 청바지 이야기를 써보세요.
청바지가 패션에 미치는 영향에 대해 써보세요.
청바지와 면바지 중 무엇을 더 선호하는지 써보세요.
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, it is casual.
Generally, no.
Denim.
입고 있어요.
Korean doesn't distinguish plural for this.
Blue + Pants.
Yes, but '청' implies blue.
Yes, usually.
Test Yourself
나는 ___를 입어요.
You wear clothes.
What is '청바지'?
It means blue pants.
청바지는 정장입니까?
It is casual wear.
Word
Meaning
Matching words to meanings.
Subject-Object-Verb order.
청바지가 잘 ___.
Clothes suit people.
Which is NOT a type of pants?
모자 is a hat.
청바지는 비즈니스 캐주얼로 적합할 때가 있습니다.
In some offices, dark jeans are allowed.
Word
Meaning
Matching adjectives to styles.
Complex sentence structure.
Score: /10
Summary
청바지는 전 세계적으로 사랑받는 캐주얼한 데님 바지입니다.
- 청바지 means jeans.
- It is a compound of blue and pants.
- It is casual, durable clothing.
- It is a global fashion staple.
Memory Palace
Visualize your closet.
Native Use
Used daily.
Cultural Insight
Icon of youth.
Grammar Shortcut
Use with 입다.
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