Letter by letter: 김치
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 김치 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 김 | ㄱ + ㅣ + ㅁ | ㄱ g / k, ㅣ i, ㅁ m (at the end) |
| 치 | ㅊ + ㅣ | ㅊ ch, ㅣ i |
New to the letters? Tap through the Hangul chart to hear each one.
How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
RㄱLㅣAㅁCㅊLㅣ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
Learn all the food and drinks words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the food and drinks in Korean page.
Frequently asked questions
What is "kimchi" in Korean?
김치 (gimchi).
How do you pronounce 김치?
It sounds like "gimchi".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20