Korean learner dictionary
김치 meaning and pronunciation
gimchi · kimchi
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 28818Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 김치Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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배추나 무 등의 채소를 소금에 절인 후 양념에 버무려 발효시켜서 만든 음식.
English: kimchi — A staple of the Korean diet made by salting vegetables such as kimchi cabbages, white radishes, etc., and seasoning and fermenting them.
Examples
- 덜 익은 김치.
- 매운 김치.
- 묵은 김치.
- 신 김치.
- 익은 김치.
- 김치 냄새.
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