How to say portrait in Korean

Meaning

초상화 means a portrait: a painting, drawing, or photo of a person. People use this word for pictures at home, in museums, or in art class. It usually focuses on the person's face or upper body.

Example sentences

1. 거실에 할머니 초상화가 있어요.

   There is a portrait of my grandmother in the living room.

2. 친구 초상화를 그렸어요.

   I drew a friend's portrait.

3. 박물관에서 왕의 초상화를 봤어요.

   I saw the king's portrait at the museum.

4. 호텔 벽에 큰 초상화가 걸려 있어요.

   There is a big portrait hanging on the hotel wall.

5. 엄마는 가족 초상화를 현관에 걸었어요.

   Mom hung a family portrait in the entryway.

6. 초상화 옆에 작은 화분이 있어요.

   There is a small plant next to the portrait.