Meaning & use
Hanbok
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A traditional Korean garment consisting of a fitted jacket and a high-waisted, full skirt or trousers, typically worn on special occasions.
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The bride changed into a colorful hanbok for the traditional wedding ceremony.
Tourists in Seoul can rent a hanbok to wear while visiting the old palaces.
A note on using this word
Hanbok literally means "Korean clothing" in Korean, and its vivid colors and silhouette have made it a recognizable symbol of Korean cultural heritage worldwide.
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