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TOPIK 3noun

화분

hwabun

화분이 · 화분을

flowerpot, potted plant

Example

베란다에 있는 화분에 물을 줬어요.

I watered the potted plant on the balcony.

Word parts

화 flower분 basin, pot

Literally 'flower basin'.

Good to know

화분 means both the pot and the plant in it: 화분을 키우다 'grow a potted plant'. A potted plant is a classic housewarming or shop-opening gift.