후추 — black pepper
Pronunciation hint: hoo · choo. Standard romanization: huchu.
후추 means peppercorns or ground pepper, not a chili pepper.
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
후추를 먹어요.
I eat black pepper.
Talking about food · hoo-choo-reul muh-guh-yoh
후추가 맛있어요.
The black pepper tastes good.
Describing the flavor · hoo-choo-gah mah-shee-ssuh-yoh
후추를 사고 싶어요.
I want to buy black pepper.
Shopping for food · hoo-choo-reul sah-goh shee-puh-yoh
후추는 얼마예요?
How much is the black pepper?
Checking the price · hoo-choo-neun uhl-mah-yeh-yoh
국에 후추를 넣어요.
I add black pepper to the soup.
Seasoning food · goo-geh hoo-choo-reul nuh-uh-yoh
후추를 조금 뿌려요.
I sprinkle a little black pepper.
Seasoning food · hoo-choo-reul joh-geum ppoo-ryuh-yoh