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cho

n. C / U
C2 Proficiency US //ˈtʃoʊ// cho Dialect

n. a traditional Korean meal, often served in a metal bowl with rice and various side dishes. You might see this on menus in Korean restaurants.

n. a mixed Korean dish consisting of rice topped with meat, vegetables, and egg, often served in a hot stone bowl. Uncountable in its culinary sense; countable when referring to specific varieties.


SIMPLE

We ordered a spicy cho for lunch.

CONTEXTUAL

The restaurant serves a traditional stone bowl cho that sizzles when the hot broth hits the rice.

COMPLEX

The communal nature of the cho encourages diners to mix the ingredients thoroughly, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that defines the dish.

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