Korean Dictionary
How to say “Drinking culture” in Korean
음주 문화
Eumju munhwa
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Usage & Context
Korea has a unique drinking culture centered around soju. Key customs include never pouring your own drink (always pour for others first), drinking with two hands when receiving, and 건배 (geonbae, cheers). Younger generations are drinking less, but 음주 culture remains central to Korean social and work life.
Example Sentence
한국의 음주 문화에서는 어른에게 두 손으로 잔을 받아요.
In Korean drinking culture, you receive a glass with two hands from an elder.
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