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식혜

"sweet rice drink"

Korean word for sweet rice drink

Drinks

Beverages and drinks vocabulary

Pronunciation Guide

식혜[sikhye]

English Translation

sweet rice drink

Meaning & Usage

A traditional Korean beverage made by fermenting cooked rice with malt water (yeotgireum). It features a sweet taste and floating rice grains. Commonly served as a dessert during holidays like Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok. It also aids digestion.

Learning Tips

  • 💡This word requires understanding of Korean context. Try using it in appropriate situations.
  • 💡Nouns are often followed by particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) to indicate their role.
  • 💡Beverages and drinks vocabulary
Difficulty:Intermediate (TOPIK 3-4)

Example Sentences

Beginner
I drink sweet rice drink.
Intermediate
I ordered sweet rice drink at a cafe.
Advanced
sweet rice drink is a drink that Korean people enjoy.
Master
The varieties and ways of drinking sweet rice drink reflect Korean beverage culture.
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