Korean Dictionary
How to say "Baek Kimchi" in Korean
“Baek Kimchi” in Korean is 백김치 (pronounced "baek gimchi").
백김치
baek gimchi
Usage & Context
Baek kimchi is a non-spicy version of kimchi made without red chili pepper. It has a mild, refreshing flavor and is popular among people who prefer less spicy food.
Example Sentence
백김치는 매운 것을 못 먹는 어린이에게 적합하다.
Baek kimchi is suitable for children who cannot eat spicy food.
How to use 백김치 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Baek Kimchi” is 백김치, romanized as baek gimchi.
Usage tip
Use this word with ordering phrases, taste descriptions, and polite requests when speaking in a restaurant.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 백김치.
Pronunciation Guide
'Baek' sounds like 'beck' or 'back'. 'Gim' sounds like 'gim' in 'gimmick'. 'Chi' sounds like 'chee' in 'cheese'. The 'g' in 'gimchi' is often softened, almost like a 'k' sound, especially when following 'baek'. The stress is on 'baek' and 'gim'.
More Example Sentences
Suggesting food to a friend with dietary preferences.
매운 김치 못 먹는 외국인 친구에게 백김치를 추천했어요.
I recommended baek kimchi to my foreign friend who can't eat spicy kimchi.
Describing the refreshing taste of food.
시원하고 아삭한 백김치가 입맛을 돋우네요.
The cool and crisp baek kimchi whets my appetite.
Giving a food pairing tip.
백김치는 고기 요리랑 같이 먹으면 더 맛있어요.
Baek kimchi tastes even better when eaten with meat dishes.
Cultural Context
Baek kimchi, or white kimchi, offers a refreshing contrast to the more ubiquitous spicy red kimchi. Made without gochugaru (chili powder), it's a fantastic option for children, those sensitive to spice, or anyone seeking a milder, cleaner flavor. Its clear, slightly tangy brine and crisp texture make it an excellent palate cleanser, especially when paired with rich or oily dishes like samgyeopsal. It's particularly popular in summer for its cooling properties and can be found in many Korean households and restaurants.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 백김치 inside ordering situations, because the natural Korean phrase often includes a polite request ending.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
백김치 리필해주세요.
Please refill the baek kimchi.
백김치 국물이 시원해요.
The baek kimchi broth is refreshing.
아이들도 잘 먹는 백김치.
Baek kimchi that even children eat well.
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김치
kimchi
General term for kimchi
깍두기
kkakdugi
Diced radish kimchi
동치미
dongchimi
Radish water kimchi (similar non-spicy, refreshing type)
나박김치
nabak kimchi
Sliced radish and cabbage water kimchi
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