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해물

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Meaning and Usage

"해물" refers to marine products or seafood, including fish, shellfish, and other edible sea creatures. It is commonly used in Korean cuisine contexts.

Common Collocations

  • 해물파전: a savory Korean pancake with seafood
  • 해물탕: a spicy seafood stew
  • 신선한 해물: fresh seafood

Usage Notes

When Koreans say "해물," they often imply a variety of seafood rather than a single type. It is a neutral term used in both casual and formal contexts, especially in menus and cooking.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "해물" with "생선" (fish). Remember, "해물" includes all seafood, not just fish. Use "생선" when specifically referring to fish only.

Example Sentences

해물파전은 한국에서 인기 있는 전통 음식입니다.

Haemul pajeon eun hanguk eseo inki inneun jeontong eumsik imnida.

Haemul pajeon is a popular traditional dish in Korea.

해물탕에는 다양한 해물이 들어가서 맛이 풍부해요.

Haemultang eneun dayanghan haemul i deureogaseo masi pungbuhaeyo.

Haemultang contains various seafood, making it rich in flavor.

해물을 신선하게 보관하려면 얼음 위에 올려 두세요.

Haemul eul sinseonhage bogwanharyeomyeon eoreum wie ollyeo duseyo.

To keep seafood fresh, place it on ice.