겉바속촉 (geotbasokchok)
What 겉바속촉 means
Crispy outside, moist inside.
When Koreans use it
Praise a pastry, fried food, or baked dish with a contrasting texture.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 이 빵 식감 좋다.
B: 겉바속촉이라 좋아.
English
A: This bread has a great texture.
B: Crispy outside, soft inside.
Use it with care
Short for 겉은 바삭하고 속은 촉촉하다.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
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