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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.”

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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 notes

In plain EnglishA Korean fermented seasoning paste, or a Korean surname.

Word forms

Jangs plural, Jangs plural

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Etymology

From Korean, ultimately from a Chinese character used in several surnames.

Origin: Chinese

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Frequently asked questions

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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