Nuance Dictionary / Pressure & Weight
탱탱(하다) taeng-taeng-ha-da
Firm, tight, and highly elastic, like youthful skin or perfectly cooked noodles
What does 탱탱(하다) mean?
탱탱(하다) (taeng-taeng-ha-da) means: Firm, tight, and highly elastic, like youthful skin or perfectly cooked noodles.
The peak state of healthy elasticity. Highly desired in skincare and cooking.
How it's actually used
- 오늘 피부가 왜 이렇게 탱탱해? 뭐 특별한 거 발랐어?
Oneul pibuga wae ireoke taengtae-hae? Mwo teukbyeolhan geo ballasseo?
Why is your skin so firm today? Did you put something special on?
💡 Often used as a compliment about youthful, healthy skin. - 면을 냉수에 헹궜더니 엄청 탱탱하고 쫄깃해요.
Myeoneul naengsue haenggwotdeoni eomcheong taengtae-hago jjolgi-haeyo.
I rinsed the noodles in cold water, and they are super firm and chewy.
💡 Used for food texture like noodles, rice cakes, or dumplings. - 갓 삶아낸 면발이 탱탱해서 식감이 아주 좋았다.
gat salma-naen myeonbal-i taengtaenghaseo sikgam-i aju joatda.
The freshly boiled noodles were firm and bouncy, making the texture great.
💡 Describes the ideal springy elasticity in food or skin.