Korean Dictionary
How to say "Hairpin" in Korean
“Hairpin” in Korean is 헤어핀 (pronounced "heeo-pin").
헤어핀
heeo-pin
Usage & Context
A clip used to hold hair in place in Korea. Essential for styling and keeping hair neat.
Example Sentence
헤어핀으로 머리를 고정했어요.
I fixed my hair with a hairpin.
How to use 헤어핀 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Hairpin” is 헤어핀, romanized as heeo-pin.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '헤어' (heeo), sounds like 'he' followed by 'uh' (as in 'duh'). The second part, '핀' (pin), sounds exactly like the English word 'pin'.
More Example Sentences
Styling hair before going out.
앞머리를 헤어핀으로 고정했어요.
I fixed my bangs with a hairpin.
Commenting on an item in a store.
이 헤어핀은 디자인이 독특하네요.
This hairpin has a unique design.
Recalling a childhood memory.
어릴 때 엄마가 헤어핀을 많이 사주셨어요.
When I was little, my mom bought me many hairpins.
Cultural Context
Hairpins are a staple in Korean daily life for both practical and decorative purposes. From simple bobby pins (실핀) to more elaborate clips (똑딱핀), they are used to keep hair neat, style bangs, or create intricate updos. In historical K-dramas, traditional hairpins (비녀, binyeo) are significant cultural items, often indicating social status or marital status. Modern hairpins are also popular fashion statements.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
헤어핀 꽂다
to put on a hairpin
헤어핀으로 머리 고정하다
to secure hair with a hairpin
예쁜 헤어핀
pretty hairpin
Related Expressions
머리핀
meoripin
hairpin (more common, general term)
실핀
silpin
bobby pin
똑딱핀
ttokttakpin
snap clip/barrette
머리끈
meorikkeun
hair tie/elastic
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