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The name of Korean kimchi is "Xin Qi". Hong Kong Korean food fans refuse to follow: I don’t know what to say about a new name.

2021-07-25T09:53:25.744Z


Due to the Chinese translation of Korean Kimchi as Korean kimchi, which caused confusion and controversy with Sichuan kimchi, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea decided to formally unify the Chinese translation of Korean kimchi as "Sin Qi". There is "Little Korea"


Due to the Chinese translation of Korean Kimchi as Korean kimchi, which caused confusion and controversy with Sichuan kimchi, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea decided to formally unify the Chinese translation of Korean kimchi as "Sin Qi".

On Kimberley Street in Tsim Sha Tsui, known as "Little Korea," the public was surprised that Korean kimchi suddenly changed its name, thinking that "you don't know what it is after you finish talking." Some people also said that Korean kimchi is quite different from Sichuan kimchi and will not be confused. , There is no need to change the name.


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"Xin Qi" has a hard name

A reporter from "Hong Kong 01" visited "Little Korea" at Kimberley Street in Tsim Sha Tsui this afternoon (25th). No Korean restaurant or restaurant followed the "official translation". The name "Kimchi" in the menu was changed to "Xin Qi".

Ms. Huang, who has a habit of eating Korean cuisine, thinks the new name "Xin Qi" is quite strange, saying: "It is hard to change the name, so you can do a lot." She pointed out that for many years, the public has been using kimchi to represent Korean kimchi. "I already feel that Kimchi itself is a name." It is expected that everyone will not change to the new name.

When asked if she would rename Korean kimchi to "Sin Qi" according to the official translation, Ms. Huang and her friends laughed and said, "Yes, I don't even know who I am after I have finished speaking."

Kimchi only thinks of Korean kimchi

Another citizen, Natalie, eats Korean food once a week, so she is not accustomed to the new name of kimchi: "The name is strange, it's so awkward, and it's been a long time ago." She also pointed out, Korean kimchi and Sichuan kimchi. In fact, there is a big difference. When people talk about kimchi, they think of Korean kimchi. It is also called "I don't know how to eat Chinese kimchi." Therefore, they think that there is no need to change the name of the two.

Citizen Ms. Zhang felt "it doesn't matter" whether the name was changed or not. She said, "It is your own choice to change the name." If a restaurant or shop changes its name, she will slowly learn." ."

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