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TOPIK 6noun

청자

cheongja

청자가 · 청자를

celadon, blue-green porcelain

Example

고려청자는 은은하고 아름다운 푸른빛으로 세계적으로 유명해요.

Goryeo celadon is world famous for its subtle, beautiful blue-green color.

Word parts

청 blue-green자 porcelain

Literally 'blue-green porcelain' — Goryeo celadon is world famous.

Good to know

Pronounce it [청자]; 고려청자 'Goryeo celadon' and 조선백자 'Joseon white porcelain' are the classic pair.