Where does “kim chi” come from?
kim chi (Vietnamese) comes from Korean 김치, from Korean 침채 — soaked vegetables.
kim chi (Vietnamese): kimchi
Ancestry of “kim chi”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Korean | 김치 | kimchi, a dish made with fermented, seasoned... |
| 2 | Korean | 침채 | soaked vegetables |