English–Korean
“steamed dish” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationjjim
Example
오늘 저녁은 찜 먹을래?o neul cheo nyeo geun jjim meo geul lae
Do you want to eat a steamed dish for dinner tonight?
How to say “steamed dish” in Korean
“Steamed dish” in Korean is 찜 (jjim).
A moist, tender Korean dish made soft by slow cooking over gentle heat.
Example sentences with 찜
이 집은 꽃게찜이 유명하다.i chi beun kkot kke jji mi yu myeong ha da
This restaurant is famous for its steamed blue crab.
Tips for using 찜
- The English word steamed can sound limited to steam alone, but this term also covers dishes gently cooked until they become soft and moist.