Dictionary — Entry No. 0867
하얀
hayan · adjective
하얀
hayan
[hah-YAHN]
adjectivebeginner
Meaning
Means white, symbolizing purity, cleanliness, and new beginnings in Korean culture. Often used metaphorically to represent innocence or a blank slate.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
White is prominently featured in aespa’s ‘Next Level’ and IVE’s concepts, representing sophistication and purity. In ‘Crash Landing on You,’ white clothing symbolizes the protagonist’s purity and new beginnings in unfamiliar territory.
Example Sentences
하얀 눈이 소복이 내렸다.
Hayan nuni soboki naeryeotda.
White snow fell gently (poetic, peaceful imagery)
그녀는 하얀 드레스를 입었어.
Geunyeoneun hayan deuresseu-reul i-beoseo.
She wore a white dress (elegant, pure connotation)
하얀 종이에 쓰다.
Hayan jongi-e sseuda.
To write on white paper (fresh start, beginning)
⚠️ Don’t use hayan when…
Hayan (하얀) is an adjective and must modify a noun; it cannot stand alone meaning ‘white’ in the nominative sense. Don’t confuse with baekseok (백색), which is the formal noun for white.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Crash Landing on You — The protagonist wears white frequently, symbolizing her purity and innocence as she adapts to her new environment.
- K-Pop: aespa — ‘Spicy’ features white styling that contrasts with the group’s fierce concepts, showing versatility and sophistication.
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