Korean word

삼계탕

Pronunciation

Romanizationsamgyetang

Meaning

nounginseng chicken soup

Example

몸이 안 좋을 때 삼계탕을 먹어.mo mi an cho eul ttae sam gye tang eul meo geo

Eat ginseng chicken soup when you don't feel well.

Illustration for 삼계탕 (ginseng chicken soup)

More examples

더운 날에는 보양식으로 삼계탕을 자주 먹어.teo un na re neun po yang si geu ro sam gye tang eul cha ju meo geo

On hot days, people often eat ginseng chicken soup as a nourishing dish.

Core concept

A whole chicken slowly boiled with ginseng, jujubes, and sticky rice into a nourishing Korean soup.

Common phrases

삼계탕을 먹다sam gye tang eul meok tta
eat ginseng chicken soup
삼계탕 한 그릇sam gye tang han keu reut
a bowl of ginseng chicken soup

Similar words

백숙paekssuk: A whole chicken boiled until tender for a warm dish with a light, clean taste.
보양식poyangsik: A nutritious dish eaten to support health or regain strength.

Definition in Korean

닭 한 마리를 인삼·대추·찹쌀과 함께 푹 끓여 만든 한국식 보신 탕tak han ma ri reul in sam tae chu chap ssal gwa ham kke puk kkeu ryeo man deun han guk ssik po sin tang

Word origin

The name combines Sino-Korean elements for ginseng, chicken, and soup, matching the dish's main ingredients and form.

Usage tips

Although it is often linked with restoring energy in hot weather, restaurants commonly serve this soup throughout the year.

Related words

삼계탕집samgyetangjipginseng chicken soup restaurantnoun