English–Korean
“rice porridge” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchuk
Example
아침에 죽을 먹었어요.a chi me chu geul meo geo sseo yo
I ate rice porridge in the morning.
How to say “rice porridge” in Korean
“Rice porridge” in Korean is 죽 (chuk).
Rice simmered with lots of water until it becomes a soft, finely textured porridge.
Example sentences with 죽
속이 안 좋을 때 죽을 먹어요.so gi an cho eul ttae chu geul meo geo yo
I eat rice porridge when my stomach feels upset.
Tips for using 죽
- In Korean family life, this dish is often linked with easy meals for someone who feels unwell, making it useful in caring conversations.