Korean word

식초

Pronunciation

Romanizationsikcho

Meaning

  • nounvinegar

Example

초밥에는 식초가 들어가요.cho ba be neun sik cho ga teu reo ga yo

Sushi contains vinegar.

Illustration for 식초 (vinegar)

More examples

샐러드에 식초를 뿌려 먹어요.sael leo deu e sik cho reul ppu ryeo meo geo yo

I sprinkle vinegar on a salad and eat it.

Core concept

A sour seasoning liquid that can also help keep food fresh.

Common phrases

  • 샐러드에 식초를 뿌리다sael leo deu e sik cho reul ppu ri da

    sprinkle vinegar on a salad

  • 드레싱에 식초를 섞다teu re sing e sik cho reul seok tta

    mix vinegar into dressing

  • 식초 냄새sik cho naem sae

    vinegar smell

Similar words

초cho: A short everyday name for vinegar used in conversation and recipes.
간장kanjang: A dark, salty liquid made from fermented soybeans that seasons food and adds deep flavor.
소금sogeum: White crystals used in cooking or at the table to make food taste salty.
설탕seoltang: Small white crystals or powder added to food and drinks for sweetness.

Definition in Korean

식초는 곡물이나 과일을 발효시켜 만든 신맛의 액체로, 양념이나 절임에 널리 쓰이는 조미료.sik cho neun kong mu ri na kwa i reul pal hyo si kyeo man deun sin ma sui aek che ro yang nyeo mi na cheo ri me neol li sseu i neun cho mi ryo

Word origin

식초 (sikcho, "vinegar") is formed from 식 (sik, "food") and 초 (cho, "vinegar"), linking the word to vinegar used with food.

Usage tips

  • Its strong sourness is usually used in a small amount, often alongside salt, sugar, or oil in cooking.

Related words

  • 쌀식초ssalsikchorice vinegarnoun
  • 과일식초kwailsikchofruit vinegarnoun
  • 식초병sikchobyeongvinegar bottlenoun

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