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고추장 meaning and pronunciation

gochujang · gochujang; red chili paste

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 18359
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 고추장Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    고춧가루를 주재료로 해서 만든 붉은색의 한국 고유의 양념.

    English: gochujang; red chili paste — A unique Korean condiment of dark red color which is made mainly from powdered red pepper.

    Examples

    • 매운 고추장.
    • 고추장이 맵다.
    • 고추장을 넣다.
    • 고추장을 담그다.
    • 고추장을 만들다.
    • 고추장을 풀다.
Origin
고추醬
Categories
식생활 > 식재료

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