Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cho Ganjang" in Korean
“Cho Ganjang” in Korean is 초간장 (pronounced "cho ganjang").
초간장
cho ganjang
Usage & Context
Cho ganjang is a Korean dipping sauce made by mixing soy sauce with vinegar. It is commonly served with Korean pancakes (jeon), dumplings (mandu), and steamed dishes.
Example Sentence
파전에는 초간장이 가장 잘 어울린다.
Cho ganjang pairs best with pajeon.
How to use 초간장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cho Ganjang” is 초간장, romanized as cho ganjang.
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 초간장.
Pronunciation Guide
초 (cho) sounds like 'cho' in 'chocolate', but with a slightly softer 'ch'. 간 (gan) rhymes with 'gone'. 장 (jang) rhymes with 'gang'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Asking a friend to prepare the sauce for a meal.
만두 찍어 먹을 초간장 좀 만들어 줄래?
Can you make some cho ganjang to dip dumplings in?
Expressing enjoyment of a food pairing.
해물파전에는 역시 새콤달콤한 초간장이 최고지!
For seafood pajeon, a sweet and sour cho ganjang is definitely the best!
Giving a tip for enhancing the sauce.
초간장에 고춧가루 조금 넣으면 더 맛있어요.
If you add a little chili powder to cho ganjang, it tastes even better.
Cultural Context
Cho ganjang is a staple dipping sauce in Korean cuisine, especially for 'jeon' (Korean pancakes) and 'mandu' (dumplings). Its balance of savory soy sauce and tangy vinegar cuts through the richness of fried or steamed dishes, making them more refreshing. Many Koreans customize it by adding ingredients like chili powder, sesame seeds, or chopped green onions to suit their taste. It's rarely bought pre-made; most households mix it fresh.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 초간장 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
초간장 찍어 먹다
to dip in cho ganjang and eat
초간장 만들다
to make cho ganjang
초간장 주세요
Please give me cho ganjang.
Related Expressions
간장
ganjang
soy sauce
식초
sikcho
vinegar
양념장
yangnyeomjang
seasoned sauce (general term)
초고추장
cho gochujang
gochujang with vinegar (another dipping sauce)
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