Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bibim Mixing" in Korean
“Bibim Mixing” in Korean is 비비다 (pronounced "Bibida").
비비다
Bibida
Usage & Context
비비다 means to mix or toss vigorously and is central to Korean dishes like 비빔밥. The action of 비비다 combines all the ingredients and sauces into a harmonious dish. Koreans often describe the satisfying action of mixing bibimbap as one of the joys of Korean food.
Example Sentence
비빔밥은 잘 비벼야 맛있어요.
Bibimbap is delicious when you mix it well.
How to use 비비다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bibim Mixing” is 비비다, romanized as Bibida.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 비비다.
Pronunciation Guide
비비다 (Bibida) sounds like 'Bee-bee-dah'. 'Bee' like the insect, repeated twice, then 'dah' like 'dah' in 'dah-ling'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
비비세요
Bibise-yo
Polite imperative form
Casual (반말)
비벼
Bibyeo
Casual imperative form
More Example Sentences
Enthusiastically describing the proper way to eat bibimbap.
비빔밥은 숟가락으로 쓱쓱 비벼 먹어야 제맛이지!
Bibimbap tastes best when you quickly mix it with a spoon and eat it!
Giving instructions on how to prepare bibimbap.
고추장 넣고 밥이랑 나물이랑 다 같이 비벼.
Put in gochujang and mix the rice and vegetables all together.
A server or host instructing someone on how to eat a dish like bibim-guksu.
이 소스랑 면이랑 잘 비벼서 드세요.
Please mix this sauce and noodles well before eating.
Cultural Context
'비비다' is a quintessential action in Korean dining, most famously associated with 비빔밥 (bibimbap), which literally means 'mixed rice.' The act of vigorously mixing all the ingredients – rice, various vegetables (나물), meat, gochujang (chili paste), and often a fried egg – is not just functional but a communal and satisfying ritual. It symbolizes the harmony of flavors and textures. In K-dramas, you'll often see characters enthusiastically mixing their bibimbap, sometimes even with both hands, before digging in.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
잘 비벼 먹다
To mix well and eat
비벼 주세요
Please mix it for me (polite request)
비벼 먹는 재미
The fun of mixing and eating
Related Expressions
섞다
seokda
To mix (general, less vigorous)
버무리다
beomurida
To mix/toss (often with sauces, like for kimchi or salads)
휘젓다
hwijeotda
To stir/whisk
젓다
jeotda
To stir (general)
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