Korean word

빙수

Pronunciation

Romanizationpingsu

Meaning

  • nounshaved ice

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 팥빙수pat pping su

    red bean shaved ice

  • 빙수 가게ping su ka ge

    shaved ice shop

  • 빙수 한 그릇ping su han keu reut

    a bowl of shaved ice

Similar words

팥빙수patppingsu: A traditional cold dessert of finely shaved ice generously topped with sweet red bean paste.

Definition in Korean

얼음을 곱게 갈아 연유·시럽·팥·과일 등 달콤한 재료를 얹어 먹는 차가운 디저트eo reu meul kop kke ka ra yeo nyu si reop pat kwa il teung tal kom han chae ryo reul eon jeo meong neun cha ga un ti jeo teu

Word origin

The name comes from the Sino-Korean elements meaning ice and water, which suits its base of finely shaved ice.

Usage tips

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

Related words

  • 빙수집pingsujipshaved ice shopnoun
  • 팥빙수patppingsured bean shaved icenoun

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