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생머리

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Meaning and Usage

"생머리" refers to hair that is in its natural state, without any chemical treatments like perming or dyeing. It often implies straight or naturally styled hair.

Context and Nuance

When someone mentions "생머리," they usually emphasize the natural beauty or simplicity of their hair. It can be a point of pride or a description of a hairstyle that is easy to maintain.

Common Collocations

  • 생머리를 자랑하다: to take pride in one's natural hair
  • 생머리에 파마하다: to perm natural hair
  • 생머리 관리: care for natural hair

Register and Usage Notes

"생머리" is a neutral term used in everyday conversation. It is often used when contrasting natural hair with styled or treated hair.

Learner Tip

Don't confuse "생머리" with "곱슬머리" (curly hair) or "염색한 머리" (dyed hair). "생머리" specifically means untreated, natural hair, often straight.

Example Sentences

그녀는 생머리를 자랑스럽게 보여 주었다.

Geunyeoneun saengmeorireul jarangseureopge boyeo jyeotda.

She proudly showed off her natural hair.

생머리라서 관리가 더 쉽다.

Saengmeoriraseo gwanriga deo swipda.

Because it's natural hair, it's easier to take care of.

그는 생머리에 파마를 하기로 결정했다.

Geuneun saengmeorie pamareul hagiro gyeoljeonghaetda.

He decided to perm his natural hair.