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Jang
Jang (noun) means a group of fermented seasoning pastes, such as soy sauce or soybean paste, used as the flavor base in Korean cooking. Example: “Every Korean kitchen keeps a few jars of jang on hand.”
noun
1
A group of fermented seasoning pastes, such as soy sauce or soybean paste, used as the flavor base in Korean cooking.
"Every Korean kitchen keeps a few jars of jang on hand."
2
A common Korean surname.
"Her business card read "Jang Min-ho, Director.""
How to use Jang
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Korean fermented seasoning paste, or a Korean surname.
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Etymology
From Korean, ultimately from a Chinese character used in several surnames.
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What does “Jang” mean?
The word “Jang” means a group of fermented seasoning pastes, such as soy sauce or soybean paste, used as the flavor base in Korean cooking. In plain terms, a Korean fermented seasoning paste, or a Korean surname.
How do you use “Jang” in a sentence?
Here is “Jang” used in a sentence: “Every Korean kitchen keeps a few jars of jang on hand.”
What part of speech is “Jang”?
“Jang” is a noun.
Where does the word “Jang” come from?
The word “Jang” comes from Chinese. From Korean, ultimately from a Chinese character used in several surnames.
Is “Jang” a common word?
“Jang” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Jang” have?
“Jang” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a group of fermented seasoning pastes, such as soy sauce or soybean paste, used as the flavor base in Korean cooking.
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