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홍삼 meaning and pronunciation
hongsam · red ginseng
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 87618Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 홍삼Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
쪄서 말린 빛깔이 붉은 인삼.
English: red ginseng — A red-colored ginseng, which is steamed and then dried.
Examples
- 육 년 근 홍삼.
- 홍삼 한 뿌리.
- 홍삼 한 상자.
- 홍삼 한 세트.
- 홍삼 원액.
- 홍삼 음료.
- Origin
- 紅蔘
- Categories
- 식생활 > 식재료
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