Korean Culture & Customs

점심 양치

jeomsim yangchi

brushing after lunch

Many Korean office workers and students brush their teeth after lunch. It's normal to see colleagues lined up at the office bathroom with toothbrushes, reflecting strong cultural emphasis on fresh breath and dental care.

Examples

Korean	English
점심 먹고 양치하러 화장실에 가요. jeomsim meokgo yangchi-hareo hwajangsire gayo.	After lunch, I go to the bathroom to brush my teeth.

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