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화장지 meaning and pronunciation

hwajangji · facial tissue; Kleenex

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 87595
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 화장지Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    화장할 때 쓰는 부드러운 종이.

    English: facial tissue; Kleenex — A soft sheet of paper used for putting on make-up.

    Examples

    • 부드러운 화장지.
    • 화장지를 사용하다.
    • 화장지를 사다.
    • 화장지로 누르다.
    • 화장지로 닦다.
    • 얼굴에 크림을 너무 많이 발라 화장지로 조금 닦아 냈다.
  2. 2.

    더러운 것을 닦는 데 쓰는 얇은 종이.

    English: toilet paper; toilet tissue — A thin sheet of paper used for wiping off something dirty.

    Examples

    • 고급 화장지.
    • 두루마리 화장지.
    • 화장지가 떨어지다.
    • 화장지를 가져오다.
    • 화장지를 사다.
    • 화장지로 닦다.
Origin
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Categories
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