포장

NounSino-Korean: 包裝

1. 1

   wrapping; gift-wrapping; package; packaging material

   An act of wrapping or packing an object; or the material used for such a purpose.

   Korean definition: 물건을 싸거나 꾸림. 또는 싸거나 꾸리는 데 사용하는 재료.

   • 나는 상자를 포장지로 싸고 리본을 붙여서 포장을 완성했다.

     I wrapped the box in wrapping paper and attached a ribbon to finish the gift-wrapping.

   • 승규의 선물은 겉 포장은 화려했지만 내용은 보잘것없었다.

     Seunggyu's gift had fancy wrapping on the outside, but what was inside was nothing special.

2. 2

   decoration; exaggeration

   An act of making something look or sound good on the surface only.

   Korean definition: 겉으로만 그럴듯하게 꾸밈.

   • 그 학술 대회의 겉 포장은 화려했지만 정작 내용은 부실했다.

     That academic conference was flashy on the outside, but its actual content was poor.

   • 김 박사의 화려한 이력은 과대 포장으로 부풀려진 부분이 많았다.

     Much of Dr. Kim's impressive career record was inflated through exaggeration.