Korean Dictionary
How to say "Suyuk" in Korean
“Suyuk” in Korean is 수육 (pronounced "suyuk").
수육
suyuk
Usage & Context
Suyuk is Korean boiled pork or beef served thinly sliced. Unlike bossam, suyuk is typically served without the wrapping element and is appreciated for its tender, clean flavor.
Example Sentence
수육은 담백하게 삶아낸 고기로 누구나 좋아한다.
Suyuk is plainly boiled meat that everyone loves.
How to use 수육 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Suyuk” is 수육, romanized as suyuk.
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 수육.
Pronunciation Guide
수 (su) sounds like 'soo' in 'soon.' 육 (yuk) sounds like 'yook' in 'book,' but with a clear 'y' sound at the beginning. The pronunciation is straightforward with even stress.
More Example Sentences
Suggesting a meal to a friend or colleague.
오늘 저녁은 수육에 막걸리 한잔 어때요?
How about suyuk and a glass of makgeolli for dinner tonight?
Praising a restaurant's suyuk.
이 집 수육은 잡내 없이 부드러워서 정말 맛있어요.
The suyuk at this place is really delicious because it's tender and has no gamey smell.
Describing a family tradition during kimchi season.
김장하는 날에는 꼭 수육을 삶아서 같이 먹어요.
On kimchi-making day, we always boil suyuk and eat it together.
Cultural Context
Suyuk is a traditional Korean dish of boiled pork or beef, typically served thinly sliced. It's often confused with Bossam (보쌈), which also features boiled pork but is usually served with various wrapping ingredients like fresh kimchi, ssamjang, and garlic. Suyuk, on the other hand, is appreciated for its clean, tender flavor and is often served with a simple dipping sauce like salted shrimp (새우젓) or ssamjang. It's a popular dish for gatherings, especially during Kimjang (김장, kimchi-making season) or as an accompaniment to soju or makgeolli.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 수육 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
수육 맛집
Suyuk restaurant known for good taste
수육 정식
Suyuk set meal
수육 삶는 법
How to boil suyuk
Related Expressions
보쌈
bossam
Boiled pork served with wraps
족발
jokbal
Braised pig's trotters
편육
pyeonyuk
Pressed, sliced meat
돼지고기
dwaejigogi
Pork (general term)
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