Korean word

고추가루

Pronunciation

Romanizationkochugaru

Meaning

  • nounchili powder

Example

요리할 때 고추가루를 조금 넣으면 맛이 좋아요.yo ri hal ttae ko chu ga ru reul cho geum neo eu myeon ma si cho a yo

When cooking, adding a little chili powder makes the food taste better.

Illustration for 고추가루 (chili powder)

More examples

라면에 고추가루를 뿌려 먹으면 더 맛있어요.ra myeo ne ko chu ga ru reul ppu ryeo meo geu myeon teo ma si sseo yo

Ramen tastes better when you sprinkle chili powder on it and eat it.

Core concept

A red seasoning made by grinding dried chili peppers into powder, adding both color and heat to Korean food.

Common phrases

  • 고추가루를 조금 넣다ko chu ga ru reul cho geum neo ta

    add a little chili powder

  • 고추가루를 뿌려 먹다ko chu ga ru reul ppu ryeo meok tta

    eat with chili powder sprinkled on it

Similar words

고춧가루kochutkkaru: A finely ground spice made from dried chilies, known for its strong color and hot taste.
고추장kochujang: A thick paste of fermented chilies and grains that brings sweetness and heat to food.
고추기름kochugireum: Cooking oil infused with chili peppers to add a warm aroma and spicy taste.
고추kochu: A chili plant fruit eaten fresh or cooked as a hot, colorful food ingredient.

Definition in Korean

고추가루는 말린 고추를 곱게 빻아 만든 붉은 가루로 김치, 찌개, 양념장 등에 색과 매운맛을 더하는 양념 재료ko chu ga ru neun mal lin ko chu reul kop kke ppa a man deun pul geun ka ru ro kim chi jji gae yang nyeom jang teung e saek kkwa mae un ma seul teo ha neun yang nyeom chae ryo

Word origin

The compound combines 고추 (gochu, "chili pepper") with 가루 (garu, "powder"), so its form directly describes the ingredient.

Usage tips

  • Unlike fresh chili peppers, this dried powder spreads easily through kimchi, stews, and sauces, making it useful for seasoning an entire dish.

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