Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pyeonyuk" in Korean
“Pyeonyuk” in Korean is 편육 (pronounced "pyeonyuk").
편육
pyeonyuk
Usage & Context
Pyeonyuk is boiled and pressed pork or beef served in thin slices. It is commonly served at traditional Korean celebrations, jesa (ancestral rites), and formal banquets.
Example Sentence
편육은 잔치나 제사에 빠지지 않는 음식이다.
Pyeonyuk is a food that never misses a feast or ancestral rite.
How to use 편육 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pyeonyuk” is 편육, romanized as pyeonyuk.
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 편육.
Pronunciation Guide
To pronounce '편육' (pyeonyuk), think of 'pyeon' sounding like 'pyun' in 'pyun-chang' (a Korean surname), with a soft 'n' at the end. 'Yuk' sounds like 'yook' in 'book', but with a 'y' sound at the beginning. Put them together: 'pyun-yook'.
More Example Sentences
Describing food at a family celebration.
할머니 생신 잔치에 편육이 푸짐하게 나왔어요.
Generous portions of pyeonyuk were served at Grandma's birthday feast.
Suggesting a food pairing with traditional Korean alcohol.
막걸리 안주로 편육만큼 좋은 게 없죠.
There's nothing better than pyeonyuk as a snack with makgeolli.
Giving advice on how to best enjoy pyeonyuk.
편육은 차갑게 식혀서 새우젓과 함께 먹어야 제맛이에요.
Pyeonyuk tastes best when served cold and eaten with salted shrimp sauce.
Cultural Context
Pyeonyuk is a traditional Korean dish often seen at important family gatherings, ancestral rites (jesa), and formal banquets rather than everyday meals. Its simple yet savory flavor, often enhanced by dipping in salted shrimp sauce (새우젓, saeujeot) or soy sauce, makes it a popular accompaniment to traditional Korean alcoholic beverages like makgeolli (막걸리) or soju (소주). It symbolizes hospitality and abundance at special occasions.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 편육 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
편육 좀 더 주세요.
Please give me some more pyeonyuk.
이 편육 정말 부드럽네요.
This pyeonyuk is really tender.
편육에 막걸리 한 잔 어때요?
How about pyeonyuk with a glass of makgeolli?
Related Expressions
수육
suyuk
boiled meat slices (often pork belly, not pressed)
족발
jokbal
pig's trotters (braised and sliced)
보쌈
bossam
boiled pork belly served with kimchi and wraps
편육 한 접시
pyeonyuk han jeopsi
a plate of pyeonyuk
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