Korean word

인삼차

Pronunciation

Romanizationinsamcha

Meaning

nounginseng tea

Example

감기 기운이 있으면 인삼차를 한 잔 마셔요.kam gi ki u ni i sseu myeon in sam cha reul han chan ma syeo yo

If you feel a cold coming on, drink a cup of ginseng tea.

More examples

피곤할 때는 인삼차를 한 잔 마시면 좋아요.pi gon hal ttae neun in sam cha reul han chan ma si myeon cho a yo

When you are tired, it is good to drink a cup of ginseng tea.

Core concept

Ginseng root transformed into a warm, drinkable infusion.

Common phrases

한 잔 인삼차han chan in sam cha
a cup of ginseng tea
따뜻한 인삼차tta tteu tan in sam cha
warm ginseng tea
인삼차를 마시다in sam cha reul ma si da
drink ginseng tea

Similar words

인삼insam: A plant root traditionally used as a medicinal ingredient and wellness food.
홍삼차hongsamcha: A warm drink made by steeping steamed red ginseng in hot water for health purposes.
생강차saenggangcha: A warm drink made by steeping or boiling ginger to help the body feel warm.
차cha: A drink made by soaking tea leaves or other ingredients in hot water.

Definition in Korean

인삼의 뿌리를 물에 우려내거나 달여 만든 차.in sa mui ppu ri reul mu re u ryeo nae geo na ta ryeo man deun cha

Word origin

The word combines 인삼 (insam, "ginseng") with 차 (cha, "tea"), directly naming ginseng tea.

Usage tips

This word helps show that Korean drink names may use the general term for tea even when the drink is made from a plant root rather than tea leaves.

Related words

인삼insamginsengnoun
인삼즙insamjeupginseng juicenoun
인삼엑기스insamekkkiseuginseng extractnoun