Korean Dictionary
How to say "Drawing Pictures" in Korean
“Drawing Pictures” in Korean is 그림 그리기 취미 (pronounced "Geurim Geurigi Chwimi").
그림 그리기 취미
Geurim Geurigi Chwimi
Usage & Context
Drawing pictures as a hobby allows for creative self-expression. In Korea, webtoon culture has made digital art and drawing extremely popular among young people.
Example Sentence
그림 그리기 취미를 갖게 되면서 더 창의적이 됐어요.
Since taking up drawing as a hobby, I have become more creative.
How to use 그림 그리기 취미 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Drawing Pictures” is 그림 그리기 취미, romanized as Geurim Geurigi Chwimi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'그림' (Geurim) sounds like 'goo-rim', with 'goo' like 'good' and 'rim' like the English word 'rim'. '그리기' (Geurigi) sounds like 'goo-ree-gee', with 'goo' like 'good', 'ree' like 'reap', and 'gee' like 'geese'. '취미' (Chwimi) sounds like 'chwee-mee', with 'chwee' like 'chwee' in 'sweet' and 'mee' like 'me'.
More Example Sentences
Recalling a long-standing hobby.
어릴 때부터 그림 그리기 취미가 있었어요.
I've had a hobby of drawing pictures since I was young.
Describing a relaxing weekend routine.
주말에는 카페에서 그림 그리기 취미를 즐겨요.
On weekends, I enjoy my drawing hobby at a cafe.
Explaining how a hobby helps with stress.
그림 그리기 취미 덕분에 스트레스가 많이 풀려요.
Thanks to my drawing hobby, a lot of my stress is relieved.
Cultural Context
Drawing pictures, or '그림 그리기 취미' (geurim geurigi chwimi), is a popular creative outlet in Korea. With the immense popularity of webtoons (online comics) and digital art, many young Koreans are drawn to drawing, both traditional and digital. It's seen as a way to express creativity, relax, and even develop skills that could lead to professional opportunities in design or illustration. Art academies and online courses for drawing are widely available, catering to all skill levels.
Editorial note
We review entries like 그림 그리기 취미 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
그림 그리기 취미 시작했어요.
I started drawing as a hobby.
그림 그리기 취미로 뭘 그릴까요?
What should I draw for my drawing hobby?
그림 그리기 취미가 있으세요?
Do you have a hobby of drawing pictures?
Related Expressions
미술
Misul
Art / Fine arts
스케치
Seukechi
Sketch
그리다
Geurida
To draw / To paint
웹툰
Webtun
Webtoon (online comic)
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