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식초 (noun)

A sour liquid obtained by fermenting dilute alcoholic liquids.

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Imagine a chef 'sick' of bland food, so they add 'cho'pped up ingredients and plenty of 'sik-cho' (vinegar) to make it t...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Pronouncing '식초' with an English 'i' sound. → Pronounce the 'i' as a short, crisp Korean vowel.

Confusing '식초' (vinegar) with '술' (alcohol). → Recognize that vinegar is a product of alcohol fermentation, not alcohol itself.

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