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치약

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Meaning and Usage

The word '치약' specifically means 'toothpaste' in Korean. It is a common noun used in everyday contexts related to dental hygiene.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '치약' when talking about brushing teeth, buying toiletries, or packing for travel. It is usually paired with verbs like '짜다' (to squeeze) or '닦다' (to brush).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 치약을 짜다: to squeeze toothpaste out of the tube.
  • 치약으로 이를 닦다: to brush teeth with toothpaste.
  • 치약 튜브: toothpaste tube, often used when discussing packaging or travel items.

Register and Politeness

'치약' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal situations without change.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '치약' with '칫솔' (toothbrush). Remember, '치약' is the paste, while '칫솔' is the brush.

Example Sentences

아침에 일어나서 바로 치약으로 이를 닦아요.

Achim-e il-eonaseo baro chiyak-euro ireul dakkayo.

I brush my teeth with toothpaste right after waking up in the morning.

치약을 너무 많이 짜면 거품이 너무 많이 나요.

Chiyak-eul neomu mani jjameun geopum-i neomu mani nayo.

If you squeeze out too much toothpaste, it creates too much foam.

여행 갈 때는 작은 치약 튜브를 챙기는 게 좋아요.

Yeohaeng gal ttaeneun jageun chiyak tyubeureul chaenggineun ge joayo.

It's good to bring a small toothpaste tube when you travel.