Difference between noodles and chewy noodles in Korean
국수·쫄면
국수noodles
Noodles are long, thin pieces of dough that people cook and eat in many ways. In Korean, 국수 usually means a noodle dish, often served in soup or with sauce. You can use this word when talking about eating, cooking, or buying noodles.
How to say noodles
쫄면chewy noodles
쫄면 is a Korean noodle dish made with very chewy noodles. People often mix it with spicy sauce and fresh vegetables before eating. It is a common meal at snack bars and casual restaurants in Korea.
How to say chewy noodlesThe difference
쫄면 is a specific noodle dish with very chewy noodles, often in a spicy sauce. 국수 is a broader word for noodle dishes.
