How do you say "crimson" in Korean?

진홍색

jinhongsaek

Adjective Hangul

In Korean, "crimson" is 진홍색 (jinhongsaek).

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Pronunciation

Jinhongsaek flows as jin-hong-SAEK, with the hong syllable nasal and the stress landing on the final saek.

Writing and usage

진홍색 is written using hangul. It's a adjective, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

장미는 짙은 진홍색이었다.

jangmineun jiteun jinhongsaegieotda.

The roses were a deep crimson.

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How to remember 진홍색

Jinhongsaek can sound like 'gin, hong, sake' -- a deep red gin cocktail served in Hong Kong.

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Questions about 진홍색

How do you pronounce 진홍색?

Jinhongsaek flows as jin-hong-SAEK, with the hong syllable nasal and the stress landing on the final saek.

Is 진홍색 formal or casual?

진홍색 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 진홍색 written in Korean?

진홍색 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as jinhongsaek.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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