Korean Dictionary
How to say "Mixed media" in Korean
“Mixed media” in Korean is 혼합 매체 (pronounced "Honhap maechae").
혼합 매체
Honhap maechae
Usage & Context
Art using multiple materials and techniques. Important approach in contemporary Korean art.
Example Sentence
혼합 매체는 현대 미술의 특징입니다.
Mixed media is characteristic of contemporary art.
How to use 혼합 매체 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Mixed media” is 혼합 매체, romanized as Honhap maechae.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
혼 (hon) sounds like 'hone' as in 'hone skills'. 합 (hap) is like 'hahp' as in 'hop'. 매 (mae) sounds like 'mae' as in 'may', and 체 (chae) is like 'chae' as in 'chai tea'. The pronunciation is 'HOHN-hahp MAE-chae', with fairly even stress across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Art critic describing an artist's style.
이 작가는 혼합 매체를 사용하여 독특한 질감을 표현합니다.
This artist uses mixed media to express unique textures.
Discussing trends in modern art.
현대 미술에서 혼합 매체는 매우 중요한 표현 방식 중 하나입니다.
In contemporary art, mixed media is one of the very important forms of expression.
Viewer commenting on an artwork.
혼합 매체 작품은 다양한 재료가 어우러져 흥미로워요.
Mixed media artworks are interesting because various materials blend together.
Cultural Context
혼합 매체 (honhap maechae) is a standard term in the Korean art world, particularly in contemporary art discourse. Korean artists often explore diverse materials and techniques, pushing boundaries, and mixed media provides a broad category for such experimental works. You'll frequently encounter this term in art gallery descriptions, exhibition catalogs, and art school curricula, reflecting a dynamic and innovative art scene.
Editorial note
We review entries like 혼합 매체 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
혼합 매체 작품
mixed media artwork
혼합 매체 기법
mixed media technique
혼합 매체 전시회
mixed media exhibition
Related Expressions
복합 매체
bokhap maechae
Composite media (similar, sometimes interchangeable)
설치 미술
seolchi misul
Installation art (often involves mixed media)
미디어 아트
midieo ateu
Media art (often involves digital/electronic elements)
융합 예술
yunghap yesul
Fusion art (broader concept of combining art forms)
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