English–Korean

“shaved ice” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpingsu

Example

더운 날에 빙수를 먹으면 시원해요.teo un na re ping su reul meo geu myeon si won hae yo

If you eat shaved ice on a hot day, you feel cool.

Illustration for 빙수 (shaved ice)

How to say “shaved ice” in Korean

“Shaved ice” in Korean is 빙수 (pingsu).

Fine, fluffy ice made into a sweet, cold dessert with toppings.

Full entry for 빙수: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 빙수

주말에 친구와 빙수를 나눠 먹었어요.chu ma re chin gu wa ping su reul na nwo meo geo sseo yo

I shared shaved ice with a friend over the weekend.

Tips for using 빙수

  • Korean cafe menu names often put the topping before the dessert name, so the first word can help identify the flavor.

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