🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

반찬

Pronunciation / Transliteration: banchan

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Banchan/ˈbɑːn.tʃɑːn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"한국 요리에서 반찬은 밥과 함께 제공됩니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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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