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설탕 meaning and pronunciation

seoltang · sugar

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 62507
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 설탕Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    물에 잘 녹으며 음식의 단맛을 내는 데 쓰는 하얀 가루.

    English: sugar — White powder that dissolves easily in water and is used to sweeten food.

    Examples

    • 설탕 가루.
    • 설탕 과자.
    • 설탕을 넣다.
    • 설탕을 타다.
    • 설탕을 뿌리다.
    • 설탕은 사탕수수를 가공해서 만든다.
Origin
雪糖▽/屑糖▽
Categories
식생활 > 식재료 · 요리 설명하기

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