Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pink" in Korean
“Pink” in Korean is 분홍 (pronounced "Bunhong").
분홍
Bunhong
Usage & Context
Bunhong is the Korean word for pink. Pink is associated with femininity and sweetness in Korean culture. It is very popular in Korean beauty and fashion products.
Example Sentence
분홍 드레스가 예뻐요.
The pink dress is pretty.
How to use 분홍 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pink” is 분홍, romanized as Bunhong.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'bun-hong' — 'bun' like 'bun' (bread roll) and 'hong' rhymes with 'hong' in 'Hong Kong'. The 'h' is lightly aspirated and the final 'ng' is nasal.
More Example Sentences
Spring outing in Yeouido
벚꽃은 연한 분홍색이에요.
Cherry blossoms are a light pink.
Shopping for phone accessories
분홍색 케이스로 바꾸고 싶어요.
I want to switch to a pink case.
Complimenting someone's makeup or health
볼에 분홍빛이 돌아요.
Your cheeks have a pink glow.
Cultural Context
Koreans often use the loanword 핑크 interchangeably with 분홍색, especially for fashion and beauty products — 베이비 핑크, 코랄 핑크, 연핑크 are all common marketing terms. Pink is deeply associated with spring because of 벚꽃 (cherry blossoms), and every April social media fills with pink-themed photos. Unlike some Western contexts, pink isn't strictly gendered in Korea and is widely worn by men, especially in K-pop fashion.
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Common Phrases
분홍색이 잘 어울려요.
Pink suits you well.
핑크색 좋아해요.
I like pink.
얼굴이 분홍빛이에요.
Your face has a pink glow.
Related Expressions
분홍색
bunhongsaek
the color pink
핑크
pingkeu
pink (loanword)
연분홍
yeonbunhong
light pink
벚꽃색
beotkkotsaek
cherry blossom pink
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