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칫솔

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What is 칫솔?

칫솔 means 'toothbrush' in Korean. It is a common everyday item used for cleaning teeth.

Usage in daily life

You will often hear 칫솔 in contexts related to personal hygiene, dental care, and health. It is a basic noun and used in polite and casual speech alike.

Common collocations

  • 칫솔을 사용하다: to use a toothbrush
  • 칫솔을 교체하다: to replace a toothbrush
  • 칫솔과 치약: toothbrush and toothpaste

These collocations are very common when talking about oral hygiene routines.

Tips for learners

Be careful not to confuse 칫솔 (toothbrush) with 치약 (toothpaste). Both are essential for dental care but refer to different items.

When talking about brushing teeth, you can say 이를 닦다 (to brush teeth) along with 칫솔.

칫솔 is a straightforward noun, so it does not change form much, but remember to use appropriate particles depending on the sentence.

Example Sentences

칫솔을 사용해서 이를 깨끗이 닦으세요.

Chitsoreul sayonghaeseo ireul kkaekkeusi dakkuseyo.

Use a toothbrush to clean your teeth thoroughly.

칫솔을 자주 교체해야 입속 건강을 유지할 수 있어요.

Chitsoreul jaju gyochehaeya ipsok geongangeul yujihal su isseoyo.

You need to change your toothbrush frequently to maintain oral health.

여행 갈 때는 칫솔과 치약을 꼭 챙기세요.

Yeohaeng gal ttaeneun chitsolgwa chi-yakeul kkok chaenggiseoyo.

Make sure to bring your toothbrush and toothpaste when you travel.