채소
나는 매일 채소를 먹어요.
I eat vegetables every day.
Edible plants or parts of plants that are typically consumed as part of a meal, excluding fruits, grains, and other categories.
채소는 건강에 좋습니다.
Vegetables are good for your health.
시장에서 신선한 채소를 샀어요.
I bought fresh vegetables at the market.
In Korean, '채소' refers to leafy greens, root vegetables, and other non-fruit plant parts used in cooking.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Vegetables in Korean
Common vegetables in Korean include '상추' (lettuce), '무' (radish), and '양파' (onion).
Gold Rule
Usage in Sentences
'채소' is often used in formal or written contexts, while '야채' is more common in casual speech.
Word Origin
From Middle Korean '채소' (vegetable), derived from '채' (vegetable) and '소' (small or item).
Usage Notes
'채소' is a general term for vegetables in Korean, while '야채' is more commonly used in everyday speech. Both are interchangeable in most contexts.