A towel is a soft, absorbent cloth used for drying the body or surfaces.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A piece of fabric used to dry skin or objects.
- Essential item found in every bathroom.
- Commonly used after washing face or showering.
개요
수건은 일상생활에서 필수적인 도구로, 흡수력이 좋은 천 조각을 의미합니다. 한국어로는 '타월'이라는 외래어와 혼용되기도 합니다. 2) 사용 패턴: '수건을 쓰다', '수건으로 닦다', '수건을 빨다'와 같은 서술어와 자주 결합합니다. 또한, '새 수건', '젖은 수건'과 같이 상태를 나타내는 형용사와 함께 쓰입니다. 3) 공통 문맥: 주로 화장실, 목욕탕, 수영장, 운동 시설 등 물기가 발생하는 장소에서 사용됩니다. 아침에 일어나 세수를 할 때나 샤워를 마친 뒤 몸을 건조하는 용도로 가장 많이 쓰입니다. 4) 유사어 비교: '행주'는 식탁이나 그릇을 닦는 용도의 작은 천을 의미하며, '수건'은 사람의 신체를 닦는 용도로 구분하여 사용합니다. '타월'은 수건과 같은 의미의 외래어이지만, 보통 조금 더 크거나 고급스러운 느낌을 줄 때 사용하기도 합니다.
Examples
수건으로 얼굴을 닦으세요.
everydayPlease wipe your face with a towel.
호텔에는 깨끗한 수건이 준비되어 있습니다.
formalClean towels are provided at the hotel.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
수건을 개다
to fold a towel
Often Confused With
A cloth specifically for cleaning dishes or kitchen surfaces, not for the body.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word '수건' is a standard noun used in all registers. It is highly common and neutral in tone. Use '타월' if you want to sound slightly more modern or refer to specific types of towels.
Common Mistakes
Beginners sometimes use '행주' for '수건'. Remember that '수건' is for the body, while '행주' is for the kitchen. Also, don't forget to use the correct counter '장'.
Tips
Use the counter '장' for towels
In Korean, use the counter '장' when counting towels. For example, say '수건 두 장' instead of just '수건 두'.
Do not confuse with kitchen cloths
Remember that '수건' is for personal hygiene. Using a kitchen cloth to dry your face is considered unhygienic.
Towels in Korean public baths
In Korean public baths (Jjimjilbang), you are typically provided with small, thin towels. It is common to see people folding them in unique ways.
Word Origin
The word is derived from Sino-Korean roots (手巾), where '手' means hand and '巾' means cloth. It historically refers to a cloth for wiping hands.
Cultural Context
In Korea, towels are often given as gifts at weddings or first birthday parties (Doljanchi) with celebratory messages embroidered on them. This is a common and practical way to share joy.
Memory Tip
Imagine you are 'soaking' up water with a 'towel'. The word '수건' sounds like a 'soak-gun', a gun that shoots water, so you need a towel to clean it up!
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions네, 두 단어는 같은 의미입니다. 타월은 영어 'towel'에서 온 외래어이며, 일상생활에서 둘 다 자연스럽게 사용합니다.
수건은 '장'이라는 단위를 사용합니다. 예를 들어 '수건 세 장'과 같이 표현합니다.
수건은 사람의 몸을 닦는 용도이고, 행주는 식탁이나 주방 기구를 닦는 용도입니다. 용도가 다르므로 구분해서 사용해야 합니다.
Test Yourself
샤워를 마친 후 ___으로 몸을 닦았습니다.
몸의 물기를 닦는 도구는 수건입니다.
Score: /1
Summary
A towel is a soft, absorbent cloth used for drying the body or surfaces.
- A piece of fabric used to dry skin or objects.
- Essential item found in every bathroom.
- Commonly used after washing face or showering.
Use the counter '장' for towels
In Korean, use the counter '장' when counting towels. For example, say '수건 두 장' instead of just '수건 두'.
Do not confuse with kitchen cloths
Remember that '수건' is for personal hygiene. Using a kitchen cloth to dry your face is considered unhygienic.
Towels in Korean public baths
In Korean public baths (Jjimjilbang), you are typically provided with small, thin towels. It is common to see people folding them in unique ways.
Examples
2 of 2수건으로 얼굴을 닦으세요.
Please wipe your face with a towel.
호텔에는 깨끗한 수건이 준비되어 있습니다.
Clean towels are provided at the hotel.
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