Korean learner dictionary
화장 meaning and pronunciation
hwajang · make-up; putting on cosmetics
NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.
Entry 1
NIKL target code 87590Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 화장Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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화장품을 바르거나 문질러 얼굴을 예쁘게 꾸밈.
English: make-up; putting on cosmetics — The act of making oneself look more beautiful by applying cosmetics over the face.
Examples
- 진한 화장.
- 화장 기술.
- 화장이 두껍다.
- 화장이 짙다.
- 화장을 고치다.
- 화장을 지우다.
- Origin
- 化粧
- Categories
- 의생활 > 미용 행위 · 외모 표현하기
Entry 2
NIKL target code 91814Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 화ː장Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
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장례의 한 방식으로, 시체를 불에 태워서 재로 만듦.
English: cremation — As a way of funeral, the act of burning a dead body to ashes.
Examples
- 화장 시설.
- 화장 절차.
- 화장이 되다.
- 화장을 결정하다.
- 화장을 마치다.
- 화장을 하다.
- Origin
- 火葬
- Categories
- 문화 차이
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