Korean Dictionary
How to say "Button-down Shirt" in Korean
“Button-down Shirt” in Korean is 셔츠 (pronounced "Syeocheu").
셔츠
Syeocheu
Usage & Context
Button-down shirts are versatile clothing items in Korean fashion. Oversized shirts worn loosely are a Korean fashion trend, as is the half-tucked shirt style.
Example Sentence
셔츠는 포멀하게도 캐주얼하게도 입을 수 있어요.
Shirts can be worn both formally and casually.
How to use 셔츠 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Button-down Shirt” is 셔츠, romanized as Syeocheu.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 셔츠.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "셔" (syeo), sounds like "shuh" in "shutter" but with a 'y' sound, like "shyeo." The second syllable, "츠" (cheu), sounds like "tsoo" but with a 'ch' sound, like "choo" or "tsu" (as in tsunami). Put them together: "shyeo-tsoo."
More Example Sentences
Describing a casual outfit choice.
흰색 셔츠에 청바지를 입었어요.
I wore a white shirt with jeans.
Giving fashion advice or commenting on a trend.
오버사이즈 셔츠를 입으면 편하고 스타일리시해요.
Wearing an oversized shirt is comfortable and stylish.
Discussing fabric choices for different seasons.
면 셔츠는 여름에 시원해요.
Cotton shirts are cool in summer.
Cultural Context
The term '셔츠' (syeocheu) is broadly used for button-down shirts, encompassing both formal and casual styles. Oversized shirts, often worn loosely or half-tucked, are a significant trend in Korean street fashion and frequently seen on K-pop idols and in K-dramas, highlighting a relaxed yet stylish aesthetic.
Editorial note
We review entries like 셔츠 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
셔츠 다렸어요?
Did you iron the shirt?
이 셔츠 예쁘네요.
This shirt is pretty.
셔츠 안에 뭐 입을까요?
What should I wear under the shirt?
Related Expressions
블라우스
beullauseu
blouse (often more feminine)
티셔츠
tisyeocheu
t-shirt
남방
nambang
button-up shirt (often for men's casual shirts)
상의
sangi
top (general term for upper body clothing)
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