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큼직큼직 keum-jik-keum-jik

Cut or sized into large, generous, and visually satisfying chunks

What does 큼직큼직 mean?

큼직큼직 (keum-jik-keum-jik) means: Cut or sized into large, generous, and visually satisfying chunks.

Gives a feeling of generosity and abundance, like large pieces of meat in a stew.

How it's actually used

  • 카레에 들어갈 감자와 당근을 큼직큼직하게 썰었다.
    kare-e deureogal gamjawa danggeuneul keumjikkeumjikhage sseoreotda.
    I cut the potatoes and carrots for the curry into nice, big chunks.
    💡 Used when chopping food into generous, satisfying pieces.
  • 이 집은 고기를 큼직큼직하게 썰어 넣어 찌개가 더 맛있다.
    i jibeun gogireul keumjikkeumjikhage sseoreo neo-eo jjigaega deo masitda.
    This restaurant cuts the meat into generous chunks in their stew, making it even more delicious.
    💡 Implies visual appeal and abundance.
  • 카레에 들어갈 감자와 당근을 큼직큼직하게 썰었어요.
    kare-e deureogal gamja-wa danggeun-eul keumjikkeumjikhage sseoreosseoyo.
    I cut the potatoes and carrots for the curry into nice, large chunks.
    💡 Use when food ingredients are intentionally chopped into generous, satisfying pieces.

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