Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dongchimi" in Korean
“Dongchimi” in Korean is 동치미 (pronounced "dongchimi").
동치미
dongchimi
Usage & Context
Dongchimi is a refreshing Korean winter radish water kimchi that has a mild, slightly sweet, and sour flavor. The broth is often used as a base for cold noodle dishes.
Example Sentence
동치미 국물로 냉면을 만들면 시원하다.
Cold noodles made with dongchimi broth are refreshing.
How to use 동치미 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dongchimi” is 동치미, romanized as dongchimi.
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 동치미.
Pronunciation Guide
동 (dong) sounds like 'dong' as in 'dongle'. 치 (chi) sounds like 'chee' as in 'cheese'. 미 (mi) sounds like 'mee' as in 'me'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Expressing enjoyment of a simple meal.
시원한 동치미 국물에 소면 말아 먹으면 최고지.
Eating noodles (somyeon) in cool dongchimi broth is the best.
Talking about seasonal foods.
겨울에는 역시 동치미가 빠질 수 없지.
In winter, dongchimi is definitely indispensable.
Praising a restaurant's side dish.
이 식당은 동치미가 특히 맛있어요.
This restaurant's dongchimi is especially delicious.
Cultural Context
Dongchimi is a quintessential winter kimchi, known for its clear, refreshing, and slightly tangy broth. Unlike other kimchis, it's not spicy, making it a palate cleanser and a refreshing accompaniment to rich or oily dishes like sweet potato or fried foods. The broth is often used as a base for *naengmyeon* (cold noodles) or *dongchimi guksu*. It's a staple in many Korean households during the colder months, and its mild flavor makes it accessible even to those who find other kimchis too spicy.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 동치미 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
동치미 국물
Dongchimi broth
시원한 동치미
Refreshing dongchimi
동치미 한 그릇
A bowl of dongchimi
Related Expressions
물김치
mulkimchi
Water kimchi (general term for kimchi with a lot of broth)
나박김치
nabak-kimchi
Another type of water kimchi, usually with thinly sliced radish and cabbage.
냉면
naengmyeon
Cold noodles (often uses dongchimi broth)
무김치
mukimchi
Radish kimchi (general term)
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