Korean Dictionary
How to say “Rice cake” in Korean
떡
Tteok
IntermediateFood
Usage & Context
A broad category of Korean rice cakes made from glutinous rice flour. Used in many traditional and festive dishes. 떡국 (rice cake soup) is eaten on New Year's, and 떡 is given at celebrations like birthdays and house warmings. Many varieties have symbolic cultural meanings.
Example Sentence
설날에는 떡국을 먹으면 한 살 더 먹는다고 해요.
They say if you eat tteokguk on New Year's, you become one year older.
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