Nuance Dictionary / Modern Taste Combos
치맥 chi-maek
Chicken and beer; the ultimate pairing that has become a culture of its own
What does 치맥 mean?
치맥 (chi-maek) means: Chicken and beer; the ultimate pairing that has become a culture of its own.
More than just food, it represents Friday nights, river picnics, and stress relief.
How it's actually used
- 오늘 불금인데 야외에서 치맥이나 할까?
oneul bulgeumeinde yaoe-seo chimaegina halkka?
It's Friday night, should we grab chicken and beer outside?
💡 Use '치맥하다' as a verb or combine with '하다' to propose eating this combo. - 역시 한강 공원에서는 치맥이 최고야.
yeoksi hangang gongwoneseoneun chimaegi choegoya.
Chicken and beer at the Han River park is honestly the best.
💡 Chimaek is practically a mandatory experience at the Han River. - 역시 주말 마무리는 한강 공원에서 시원하게 즐기는 치맥이지!
yeoksi jumal mamurineun hangang gongwoneseo siwonhage jeulgineun chimaegiji!
As expected, finishing the weekend with chicken and beer enjoyed coolly at Hangang Park is the best!
💡 Evokes the quintessential Korean leisure scene.
Related words in Modern Taste Combos
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