TOPIK · Level 160
15 words
Korean word
찌다
Pronunciation
Romanizationjjida
Meaning
- verbsteam
Example
만두를 찌면 더 촉촉하고 맛있어요.man du reul jji myeon teo chok cho ka go ma si sseo yo
Steaming dumplings makes them moister and tastier.
More examples
고구마를 찌면 더 달콤해져요.ko gu ma reul jji myeon teo tal kom hae jeo yo
When you steam sweet potatoes, they become sweeter.
Core concept
Food sits above hot water and becomes tender as the rising vapor cooks it.
Common phrases
만두를 찌다man du reul jji da
steam dumplings
고구마를 찌다ko gu ma reul jji da
steam sweet potatoes
야채를 찌다ya chae reul jji da
steam vegetables
Similar words
삶다samtta: Cooking food fully in boiling water makes the inside soft.
찜하다jjimhada: Preparing ingredients slowly in a covered dish with steam or gentle heat.
데치다techida: Briefly heating food in boiling water or steam helps keep its color and texture.
끓이다kkeurida: Heating water or another liquid until bubbles form throughout.
Definition in Korean
솥이나 찜기에 재료를 넣어 증기로 익히는 것을 이르는 동사.so chi na jjim gi e chae ryo reul neo eo cheung gi ro i ki neun keo seul i reu neun tong sa
Word origin
This everyday cooking verb is native Korean rather than Sino-Korean, and no certain historical origin is known.
Usage tips
- Unlike boiling, this cooking method keeps the food out of the water, which helps dumplings stay soft without becoming waterlogged.