식 (食) -Food; Eating

The character 식 (食) generally relates to food, eating, nourishment, or anything connected to meals and nutrition. Words with 食 often describe what we eat, how we eat, or the cultural and social practices surrounding food. In Korean, 食 appears in a wide range of vocabulary—from everyday meals to dietary habits and food-related professions—similar to how English uses terms related to “food,” “diet,” or “nutrition.” Because of this, many Korean words containing 食 describe foods, eating activities, dietary styles, or the overall act of nourishing the body.

단어-Words

문장 Sentences

하루 세 번의 식사를 규칙적으로 하는 것이 중요하다: It is important to have three regular meals a day.

런던에는 한국 음식을 먹을 수 있는 한식집이 많이 있다: In London, there are many Korean restaurants where you can eat Korean food.

간식으로 과일을 먹는 습관을 들였다: I developed a habit of eating fruit as a snack.

팀원들과 회식을 하며 친해졌다: I became closer with my teammates over a company dinner.

지난 여름에 야식을 자주 했더니 체중이 많이 늘었다: Last summer, I often ate late-night snacks and gained a lot of weight.

운동을 하면 식욕이 더 좋아진다: Exercise increases the appetite.

주말에는 가족과 함께 자주 외식을 한다: On weekends, we often eat out as a family.

식탁 위에 맛있는 음식이 가득 차 있다: The dining table is full of delicious food.

이번 달은 식비가 많이 들었다: This month, food expenses were high.

건강을 위해 그는 단식을 시도했다: He tried fasting for his health.