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TOPIK 6noun

주류문화

jurumunhwa

주류문화가 · 주류문화를

mainstream culture

Example

한때 비주류였던 웹툰이 이제는 주류문화가 되었습니다.

Webtoons, once on the fringe, have now become mainstream culture.

Word parts

주 main류 stream문 writing화 change, -ize

Literally 'main-stream culture', just like the English image.

Good to know

Don't confuse 주류 'mainstream' with its homonym 주류 'alcoholic beverages'.