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건빵 meaning and pronunciation

geonppang · hardtack

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 23638
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 건빵Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    가지고 다니기 편리하도록 수분이 적고 딱딱하게 만든 작고 네모난 과자.

    English: hardtack — A small, rectangular biscuit made dry and hard so as to be carried around easily.

    Examples

    • 건빵 봉지.
    • 건빵을 먹다.
    • 건빵을 사다.
    • 건빵을 씹다.
    • 건빵을 주다.
    • 텁텁한 건빵을 계속 먹었더니 목에 메었다.
Origin
乾빵
Categories
식생활 > 음식

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