Korean word

김치

Pronunciation

Romanizationkimchi

Meaning

  • nounkimchi

Example

저는 김치를 좋아해요.cheo neun kim chi reul cho a hae yo

I like kimchi.

Illustration for 김치 (kimchi)

More examples

어머니가 김치를 담그셨어요.eo meo ni ga kim chi reul tam geu syeo sseo yo

Mother made kimchi.

Core concept

Vegetables preserved with salt and seasoning, then fermented into a flavorful Korean side dish.

Common phrases

  • 김치랑 밥kim chi rang pap

    kimchi and rice

  • 김치를 담그다kim chi reul tam geu da

    make kimchi

Similar words

배추김치paechugimchi: Fermented napa cabbage seasoned with salt and spices as a traditional Korean side dish.
동치미tongchimi: Radish fermented in lightly salted water to make a refreshing side dish with clear broth.
깍두기kkakttugi: Small cubes of seasoned radish fermented into a crisp, spicy Korean side dish.
오이소박이oisobagi: Cucumbers cut open and filled with seasoning before being fermented as a Korean side dish.

Definition in Korean

배추나 무 같은 채소를 소금과 양념으로 절여 발효시킨 한국의 전통적인 반찬.pae chu na mu ka teun chae so reul so geum gwa yang nyeo meu ro cheo ryeo pal hyo si kin han gu gui cheon tong jeo gin pan chan

Word origin

The name changed from dimchae through jimchae and jimchui before reaching the modern form kimchi.

Usage tips

  • Kimchi is not one fixed recipe, so its taste and texture can change with the vegetable and season.

Related words

  • 김치찌개kimchijjigaekimchi stewnoun
  • 김치전kimchijeonkimchi pancakenoun
  • 김치냉장고kimchinaengjanggokimchi refrigeratornoun

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