Korean

반찬
Meaning: side dish
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

飯
饌

Example sentences

Korean meals always come with various delicious side dishes.
엄마가 밭에서 갓 캔 나물로 맛있는 반찬을 만드셨다.
Mom made delicious side dishes with freshly picked wild greens from the field.
어머니는 저녁 반찬으로 시금치를 무쳤다.
My mother made seasoned spinach for a dinner side dish.
반찬 투정을 하는 아이를 달래느라 힘들었다.
It was hard to soothe the child who was complaining about the side dishes.

Usage Notes

Refers to the small dishes served alongside rice in a Korean meal, typically vegetables, meats, or seafood.

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