Definition

A Korean dish made of rice served with various vegetables, meat, and often topped with a fried or raw egg and spicy chili paste.

Example

I ordered bibimbap for dinner because I love the mix of flavors and textures.

Conversation

Have you ever tried bibimbap?

Yeah, I love it! It's so delicious.

I think it's great how colorful it looks on the plate.

Definitely! The mix of flavors makes it even better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bibimbap is a Korean word formed from "bibim" (meaning mixed) and "bap" (meaning rice). The word describes a dish consisting of rice mixed with various ingredients, typically vegetables and meat.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mixing' ('bibim') rice ('bap') together with different ingredients — that's what bibimbap is all about.

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