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쌍화탕

"herbal tonic"

Korean word for herbal tonic

Drinks

Beverages and drinks vocabulary

Pronunciation Guide

쌍화탕[ssanghwa·tang]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "ng" is a soft nasal sound like in "sing"
  • "ss" is a tense "s" sound

English Translation

herbal tonic

Meaning & Usage

A traditional Korean herbal tonic drink made by boiling various medicinal herbs including peony root, rehmannia, and angelica. Known for fatigue recovery and stamina enhancement. Bottled versions are readily available at convenience stores.

Learning Tips

  • 💡This is an advanced expression. Pay attention to formality levels and nuances.
  • 💡Nouns are often followed by particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) to indicate their role.
  • 💡Beverages and drinks vocabulary
Difficulty:Advanced (TOPIK 5-6)

Example Sentences

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