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줄무늬

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Meaning and Usage

"줄무늬" refers to a pattern of stripes, commonly seen on clothing, accessories, or fabrics. It is a noun used to describe linear designs that alternate in color or texture.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "줄무늬" when talking about fashion items like shirts, dresses, or bags. It can describe both thin and thick stripes and is neutral in formality.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 줄무늬가 있는 옷 (clothes with stripes): used to describe garments featuring stripes.
  • 줄무늬 셔츠 (striped shirt): a very common phrase.
  • 줄무늬 무늬 (stripe pattern): emphasizes the pattern itself.

Usage Tips

When using "줄무늬," it usually implies a visible, repeated linear pattern. Avoid confusing it with "무늬" alone, which means any pattern, not necessarily stripes. "줄무늬" specifically highlights the stripe aspect.

Register and Politeness

"줄무늬" is a standard noun with no special politeness level. It fits well in everyday conversation, formal descriptions, and written language.

Example Sentences

그 셔츠는 파란색과 흰색 줄무늬가 있어요.

Geu syeocheuneun paransaekgwa huinsaek julmunuiga isseoyo.

That shirt has blue and white stripes.

줄무늬가 있는 옷은 키가 더 커 보이게 해 줘요.

Julmunuiga inneun oseun kiga deo keo boge haejwoyo.

Clothes with stripes make you look taller.

이 가방은 줄무늬가 독특해서 사람들이 많이 물어봐요.

I gabangeun julmunuiga dokteukaeseo saramdeuri mani mureobwayo.

This bag has a unique stripe pattern, so many people ask about it.