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꽃병

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Meaning and Usage

The word '꽃병' (kkotbyeong) specifically refers to a flower vase, a container used to hold cut flowers. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation and is typically a tangible object found in homes, offices, or shops.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '꽃병' when talking about decorating a room, arranging flowers, or discussing household items. It can also appear in contexts related to antiques or fragile objects.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 꽃병에 꽃을 꽂다: to put flowers in a flower vase; a very common phrase when arranging flowers.
  • 꽃병이 깨지다: the flower vase breaks; used when talking about accidents or fragility.
  • 오래된 꽃병: an old flower vase; often used when describing antiques or valuable items.

Register and Politeness

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

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '꽃병' with '꽃' (flower) or '병' (bottle/illness). Remember that '꽃병' specifically means 'flower vase' and is not used to mean a flower itself or a medical condition.

Example Sentences

꽃병에 신선한 꽃을 꽂았어요.

Kkotbyeonge sinseonhan kkot-eul kkojasseoyo.

I put fresh flowers in the flower vase.

그 꽃병은 아주 오래된 골동품이에요.

Geu kkotbyeong-eun aju oraedoen goldongpum-ieyo.

That flower vase is a very old antique.

꽃병이 깨져서 조심히 다뤄야 해요.

Kkotbyeongi kkaejyeoseo josimhi darwoya haeyo.

The flower vase broke, so you have to handle it carefully.