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떡국

"tteokguk (rice cake soup)"

Korean word for tteokguk (rice cake soup)

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Pronunciation Guide

떡국[tteokguk]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "eo" sounds like "uh" in "butter"
  • "tt" is a tense, unaspirated "t"

English Translation

tteokguk (rice cake soup)

Meaning & Usage

Traditional Seollal food made by slicing rice cake into thin rounds and boiling them in broth. Eating tteokguk means you've aged one year.

Learning Tips

  • 💡This is a common beginner-level word. Practice using it in daily conversations!
  • 💡Nouns are often followed by particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) to indicate their role.
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Difficulty:Beginner (TOPIK 1-2)

Example Sentences

Beginner
I like tteokguk (rice cake soup).
Intermediate
The weather is nice in tteokguk (rice cake soup).
Advanced
tteokguk (rice cake soup) is a special season in Korea.
Master
The climate characteristics of tteokguk (rice cake soup) greatly influence Korean culture and lifestyle.
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