Korean

Meaning: bean; soybean
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

Grandma herself ground beans and made tofu.
고기와 콩에는 단백질이 풍부하게 들어 있습니다.
Meat and beans are rich in protein.
젓가락으로 콩을 집는 것은 어려워요.
It's difficult to pick up beans with chopsticks.
잡곡류, 예컨대 보리, 수수, 조, 콩, 팥 등을 많이 먹는 게 건강에 좋다.
It is good for your health to eat a lot of grains, for example, barley, sorghum, millet, beans, and red beans.

Usage Notes

Refers to the edible seed of various leguminous plants, commonly used in Korean cuisine for dishes like tofu and soybean paste.

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