Korean · Culture & Society

한복

hanbok

Hanbok

Beginnernoun

Definition

Traditional Korean clothing worn on special occasions.

Example

설날에 한복을 입어요.

We wear hanbok at Lunar New Year.

Etymology

'한복' (hanbok) refers specifically to traditional Korean clothing, where '한' (han) means 'Korean' and '복' (bok) means 'clothing' or 'dress.' Its usage has continued from historical times to modern contexts.

How & Where It’s Used

'한복' is used primarily in formal settings or cultural celebrations but can also appear in informal contexts when discussing Korean heritage.

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