word
Korean
Food
bibimbap
BEE-bim-bap
ˈbiːbɪmbæpListen
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Syllable breakdown
bibimbap
Dictionary meaning
A Korean dish consisting of warm white rice topped with namul (seasoned vegetables), gochujang (chilli paste), soy sauce, and a raw or fried egg, typically stirred together before eating.
History and origin
Korean — 비빔밥 meaning 'mixed rice'.
Examples
- She ordered the stone bowl bibimbap, which arrived sizzling with a crispy rice base.
Common mispronunciations
bih-bim-BAPBIH-bim-bap
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