양식

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양식이 · 양식을

Western food, Western cuisine

Example

오늘은 한식 말고 양식을 먹고 싶어요.

Today I want Western food instead of Korean food.

Word parts

양 ocean, Western식 food, eat

Literally 'ocean food' — food from across the ocean, meaning the West.

Good to know

Homonym warning: 양식 also means 'form, format' in documents.

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양식이 · 양식을

style, mode; form, format

Example

이 건물은 고딕 양식으로 지어졌어요.

This building was built in the Gothic style.

Word parts

양 shape식 form

Literally 'shape and form'.

Good to know

Watch the homonyms: 양식 can also mean Western food, food supplies, or fish farming.