A1 Collocation 中性

얼굴을 씻다.

eolgureul ssitda.

Wash face.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use '얼굴을 씻다' to describe the simple act of cleaning your face with water.

  • Means: To wash one's face using water, often with soap or cleanser.
  • Used in: Morning routines, after exercise, or before going to bed.
  • Don't confuse: '세수하다' is the more common single-verb synonym for this action.
Water + Face + Soap = Clean feeling

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means to clean your face with water. You use it every day when you wake up or go to bed.
It describes the physical action of washing your face. It is a very common daily routine phrase used by everyone in Korea to talk about hygiene.
This is a standard collocation. While '세수하다' is often used as a single-verb equivalent, '얼굴을 씻다' is perfectly acceptable and grammatically clear for describing the process of facial cleansing.
The phrase functions as a transitive verb-object construction. It is essential for describing daily habits and is deeply embedded in the cultural context of Korean skincare rituals and morning preparation.
From a linguistic perspective, this is a highly stable collocation. It demonstrates the Korean preference for specific verb-object pairings in daily life. It is often replaced by the Sino-Korean derived verb '세수하다' in more efficient, high-frequency speech.
This phrase represents a fundamental lexical item in the domain of personal hygiene. Its usage is governed by the pragmatic need to communicate routine actions. The interplay between the native Korean '얼굴을 씻다' and the Sino-Korean '세수하다' illustrates the dual-layer nature of the Korean lexicon.

意思

To clean one's face with water and soap.

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文化背景

Washing the face is a key part of the 'K-Beauty' routine. Hygiene is often associated with social respect.

💡

Use '세수하다'

It sounds more natural in daily conversation.

意思

To clean one's face with water and soap.

💡

Use '세수하다'

It sounds more natural in daily conversation.

自我测试

Fill in the blank.

아침에 일어나서 ____ 씻어요.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： 얼굴을

The phrase is '얼굴을 씻다'.

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常见问题

1 个问题

It is neutral.

相关表达

🔄

세수하다

synonym

To wash one's face

在哪里用

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Morning Routine

Mom: 일어나서 얼굴을 씻어라.

Son: 네, 지금 얼굴을 씻을게요.

informal
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Before Bed

Friend: 이제 얼굴을 씻고 잘 거야.

You: 그래, 잘 자!

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Imagine a 'Face' (얼굴) being 'Washed' (씻다) by a friendly waterfall.

Visual Association

A bright bathroom mirror, a splashing sound of water, and a clean, glowing face.

Story

Min-su wakes up. He feels sleepy. He walks to the sink. He turns on the tap. He washes his face (얼굴을 씻어요). Now he is ready.

Word Web

세수하다비누물피부아침저녁

挑战

Say '얼굴을 씻어요' every time you wash your face today.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Lavarse la cara

Spanish uses a reflexive pronoun.

French high

Se laver le visage

French uses a definite article instead of a possessive.

German high

Sich das Gesicht waschen

German is more syntactically rigid.

Japanese high

顔を洗う (Kao o arau)

The verb 'arau' is used instead of 'shittada'.

Arabic moderate

غسل الوجه (Ghasl al-wajh)

Arabic often uses the noun form rather than a conjugated verb.

Easily Confused

얼굴을 씻다. 对比 손을 씻다

Learners often mix up body parts.

Check the noun: 얼굴 (face) vs 손 (hand).

常见问题 (1)

It is neutral.

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