진홍색
jinhongsaek
The English word 'crimson' is translated into Korean as 진홍색 (jinhongsaek).
진홍색 is used to describe a deep red color.
Meaning: having a deep red colour (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of 진홍, meaning crimson and 색, meaning color.
Which one should you use?
You can use 진홍빛 to describe a crimson hue or light, which is often used more poetically to describe a crimson glow or tint. Additionally, 석류색 is a formal way to refer to a crimson color specifically by referencing the color of pomegranates.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use 진홍색 as an attributive adjective that modifies a noun, such as 'crimson sky', you add the particle -의 to create 진홍색의.
How do you pronounce it?
jinhongsaek
Did you know?
- In traditional Korean art, shades of deep red like 진홍색 were historically associated with high social status and were often reserved for the clothing of royalty or officials.
- The first character in 진홍색, 진 (眞), means 'true' or 'real'. Therefore, the name literally translates to 'true crimson color', suggesting that this shade is the authentic or pure standard of red.
- While 진홍색 is a general term for crimson, the specific term 석류색 links the color to the pomegranate, which is a traditional Korean symbol of fertility and abundance.
Examples in context
- 저 새옷은 진홍색이 예뻐요.That new dress is beautiful in crimson.
- 석류의 깊은 빨강은 아름답습니다.The deep red of a pomegranate is beautiful.
- 진홍색 꽃이 피어 있어요.jinhongsaek kochi pieo isseoyo.Crimson flowers are blooming.
- 하늘이 진홍색으로 물들었어요.haneuri jinhongsaegeuro muldeureosseoyo.The sky turned crimson.
- 그녀는 진홍색 드레스를 입었어요.geunyeoneun jinhongsaek deureseureul ibeosseoyo.She wore a crimson dress.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a sunset in a park.
- 도현 Do-hyeon노을이 정말 아름답네요.noeuri jeongmal areumdapneyo.The sunset is truly beautiful.
- 지은 Ji-eun맞아요, 진홍색 빛이 정말 예뻐요.majayo, jinhongsaek bichi jeongmal yeppeoyo.Right, the crimson light is really pretty.
- 도현 Do-hyeon지은 씨는 이런 색을 좋아해요?jieun ssineun ireon saegeul joahaeyo?Ji-eun, do you like this color?
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 도현 씨, 아주 좋아해요.ne, dohyun ssi, aju joahaeyo.Yes, Do-hyun, I like it a lot.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 진홍색, CC BY-SA 4.0.
