When to use hairpin in Korean

When to use it

A 비녀 is a hairpin used to keep hair up. It is often seen with traditional Korean clothes, especially hanbok. Some are simple, and some are pretty and decorative.

Example sentences

1. 머리를 올려주실래요? 비녀를 빌려 드릴게요.

   Can I borrow a hairpin to put my hair up?

2. 오늘은 특별한 날이니까 비녀로 머리를 정리해볼까?

   It's a special day, so let's tidy up my hair with a hairpin.

3. 친구가 한복을 입었는데, 비녀가 잘 어울려요.

   My friend is wearing a hanbok and the hairpin looks nice on her.

4. 비녀로 머리를 고정해보세요. 이렇게 해요.

   Try fixing your hair with a hairpin. Like this.