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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBanchan
/ˈbɑːn.tʃɑːn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A variety of small side dishes served with cooked rice in Korean cuisine.
"At the Korean restaurant, we were delighted by the assortment of banchan that accompanied our meal." - 2
Any of the small dishes served as appetizers or accompaniments in a Korean meal.
"The banchan included kimchi, pickled vegetables, and seasoned tofu."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'banchan' originates from Korean, where it refers to a variety of small side dishes served along with cooked rice in Korean cuisine. The word has been adopted into English as Korean cuisine has gained popularity globally, particularly in the 21st century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Banchan" is said worldwide
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Banchan
Transliteration: Banchan
"Le banchan est servi avec le riz dans la cuisine coréenne."
Banchan
Transliteration: Banchan
"Banchan wird zusammen mit Reis in der koreanischen Küche serviert."
Banchan
Transliteration: Banchan
"Il banchan è un insieme di contorni serviti con il riso nella cucina coreana."
Banchan
Transliteration: Banchan
"El banchan se sirve con arroz en la cocina coreana."
Banchan
Transliteration: Banchan
"O banchan é servido com arroz na culinária coreana."
बांचान
Transliteration: Bānchān
"कोरियाई भोजन में बांचान चावल के साथ परोसा जाता है।"
小菜
Transliteration: xiǎo cài
"在韩国料理中，小菜通常与米饭一起提供。"
반찬
Transliteration: banchan
"한국 요리에서 반찬은 밥과 함께 제공됩니다."
バンチャン
Transliteration: Banchan
"韓国料理では、バンチャンはご飯と一緒に提供されます。"
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