Korean Dictionary
How to say "Flower Arrangement" in Korean
“Flower Arrangement” in Korean is 꽃꽂이 (pronounced "Kkotkkoji").
꽃꽂이
Kkotkkoji
Usage & Context
Flower arrangement, or floral design, is a beautiful hobby practiced in Korea. Flower classes and workshops have become increasingly popular leisure activities.
Example Sentence
꽃꽂이를 배우면서 집 인테리어를 꾸미고 있어요.
I am decorating my home while learning flower arrangement.
How to use 꽃꽂이 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Flower Arrangement” is 꽃꽂이, romanized as Kkotkkoji.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '꽃' (Kkot), sounds like 'coat' but with a sharp, unreleased 't' at the end. The 'kk' is a tense, aspirated 'k' sound. The second part, '꽂이' (kkoji), sounds like 'koh-jee', with the 'kk' again being a tense 'k' and 'ji' like 'jee' in 'jeep'. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Signing up for a new hobby or skill.
꽃꽂이 수업에 등록했어요.
I registered for a flower arrangement class.
Giving a handmade, thoughtful present.
친구에게 꽃꽂이 작품을 선물했어요.
I gifted a flower arrangement piece to my friend.
Describing a relaxing and therapeutic pastime.
주말마다 꽃꽂이를 하면서 힐링해요.
I heal by doing flower arrangement every weekend.
Cultural Context
Flower arrangement, or '꽃꽂이', has become a highly popular leisure activity in South Korea, especially among women in their 20s to 40s. It's often seen as a sophisticated and calming hobby, a way to add beauty to one's home (fitting the '홈카페' or 'home cafe' trend) and personal space. Many studios offer '원데이 클래스' (one-day classes) or longer courses, making it a popular date activity or a way to de-stress from busy urban life.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
꽃꽂이 배우러 가요.
I'm going to learn flower arrangement.
꽃꽂이 해볼까요?
Shall we try flower arrangement?
꽃꽂이 작품이 예쁘네요.
Your flower arrangement piece is pretty.
Related Expressions
꽃
Kkot
Flower
취미
Chwimi
Hobby
플로리스트
Peulloriseuteu
Florist
화훼
Hwahoe
Floriculture, flowers and plants
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