Korean word

잡채

Pronunciation

Romanizationchapchae

Meaning

nounglass noodle stir-fry

Example

생일에 친구가 잡채를 만들어 줬어요.saeng i re chin gu ga chap chae reul man deu reo chwo sseo yo

My friend made japchae for me on my birthday.

Illustration for 잡채 (glass noodle stir-fry)

More examples

식당에서 잡채를 시켰는데 양이 많았어요.sik ttang e seo chap chae reul si kyeon neun de yang i ma na sseo yo

I ordered glass noodle stir-fry at a restaurant, and the portion was large.

Core concept

A colorful Korean dish of glass noodles mixed with vegetables, meat, and a sweet-savory seasoning.

Common phrases

잡채를 만들다chap chae reul man deul da
make glass noodle stir-fry
잡채를 먹다chap chae reul meok tta
eat glass noodle stir-fry
잡채가 맛있다chap chae ga ma sit tta
tasty glass noodle stir-fry

Similar words

당면tangmyeon: Clear, springy noodles made from sweet potato starch.
볶음pokkeum: A cooked dish of ingredients stirred in a pan with oil or seasoning.
반찬panchan: Food served in small portions alongside rice at a meal.
안주anju: Food served to accompany alcoholic drinks, often shared in small portions.

Definition in Korean

당면에 채소와 고기, 때로는 버섯이나 달걀 지단을 넣어 간장·설탕·참기름으로 양념해 볶은 요리tang myeo ne chae so wa ko gi ttae ro neun peo seo si na tal gyal chi da neul neo eo kan jang seol tang cham gi reu meu ro yang nyeom hae po kkeun yo ri

Word origin

The word originally described assorted vegetables mixed together, and its meaning later became associated with this noodle dish.

Usage tips

The ingredients and sweetness can vary between homes and restaurants, so the name does not promise one fixed recipe.

Related words

잡채밥chapchaebapglass noodle stir-fry over ricenoun