Nuance Dictionary / Meat & Seafood Specifics
푸석푸석하다 pu-seok-pu-seok-ha-da
Dry, crumbly, and lacking moisture/fat, like an overcooked chicken breast
What does 푸석푸석하다 mean?
푸석푸석하다 (pu-seok-pu-seok-ha-da) means: Dry, crumbly, and lacking moisture/fat, like an overcooked chicken breast.
Can also describe unhealthy, unwashed hair or dry skin.
🎙️ 푸석푸석하다는 표기 그대로 읽지 않아요 — 실제로는 [푸석푸서카다]로 소리나요 (격음화). 발음 연습하기 →
How it's actually used
- 닭가슴살을 너무 오래 삶았더니 퍽퍽하고 푸석푸석하다.
dakgaseumsal-eul neomu orae salmatdeoni peokpeokhago puseokpuseokhada.
I boiled the chicken breast for too long, so it's dry and crumbly.
💡 Describes dry food that lacks internal moisture. - 요즘 환절기라 그런지 피부가 너무 푸석푸석해.
yojeum hwanjeolgira geureonji pibuga neomu puseokpuseokhae.
Maybe because it's the changing of seasons, but my skin feels so dry and flaky lately.
💡 Also used for hair lacking hydration and shine. - 어제 야근하느라 잠을 못 잤더니 피부가 푸석푸석해 보여요.
eoje yageunhaneura jam-eul mot jassdeoni pibuga puseokpuseokhae boyeoyo.
I couldn't sleep because of overtime work yesterday, so my skin looks dry and dull.
💡 Can describe lack of moisture in skin due to fatigue.
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