Korean word

상추

Pronunciation

Romanizationsangchu

Meaning

  • nounlettuce

Example

시장에 상추가 많이 있어요.si jang e sang chu ga ma ni i sseo yo

There is a lot of lettuce at the market.

Illustration for 상추 (lettuce)

More examples

저녁에 상추로 쌈을 싸 먹었어요.cheo nyeo ge sang chu ro ssa meul ssa meo geo sseo yo

I ate food wrapped in lettuce for dinner.

Core concept

Fresh, crisp leaves eaten raw, either in salads or as edible wraps for other foods.

Common phrases

  • 상추 쌈sang chu ssam

    lettuce wrap

  • 상추 한 잎sang chu han ip

    a lettuce leaf

  • 상추 가격sang chu ka gyeok

    the price of lettuce

Similar words

양상추yangsangchu: A round, soft-leaf lettuce used mainly in salads.
배추paechu: A large, tightly layered vegetable used in kimchi, soups, and stews.
깻잎kkaennip: Flat, fragrant leaves used as a garnish or to wrap food.

Definition in Korean

상추는 신선한 잎을 생으로 먹는 한국의 대표적 잎채소로, 쌈과 샐러드에 널리 쓰인다.sang chu neun sin seon han i peul saeng eu ro meong neun han gu gui tae pyo jeok ip chae so ro ssam gwa sael leo deu e neol li sseu in da

Word origin

No reliable origin or component meaning is established for this word, so its direct connection with fresh lettuce is the safest memory link.

Usage tips

  • A lettuce leaf can be part of the meal itself in Korea, where it may hold rice and other fillings.

Related words

  • 상추밭sangchubatlettuce patchnoun
  • 상춧값sangchutkkapprice of lettucenoun

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