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TOPIK 3noun

치맥

chimaek

치맥이 · 치맥을

chimaek (fried chicken and beer)

Example

날씨도 좋은데 한강에서 치맥 어때요?

The weather's nice, so how about chicken and beer by the Han River?

Word parts

맥 barley (from 맥주)

Blend of 치(킨) 'fried chicken' + 맥(주) 'beer'.

Good to know

A favorite while watching sports or picnicking by the Han River; chicken can be delivered right to the park.