Korean Dictionary
How to say "Chin" in Korean
“Chin” in Korean is 턱 (pronounced "teok").
턱
teok
Usage & Context
The lower part of the face below the mouth. Used in describing facial features and expressions. Important for anatomy discussions.
Example Sentence
턱이 아파요.
My chin hurts.
How to use 턱 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Chin” is 턱, romanized as teok.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation for '턱' is like the English word 'tuck', but with a slightly harder 't' sound and a short, open 'eo' vowel, similar to the 'u' in 'but'. The final 'k' is unreleased.
More Example Sentences
Describing someone deep in contemplation.
그는 턱에 손을 괴고 생각에 잠겼다.
He rested his chin on his hand and fell into thought.
Complimenting someone's facial features.
턱선이 날렵해서 더 멋있어 보여요.
Your jawline is sharp, making you look even cooler.
Explaining an injury after an accident.
넘어져서 턱을 다쳤어요.
I fell and hurt my chin.
Cultural Context
The '턱' (chin) is a common feature in describing someone's appearance. The phrase '턱을 괴다' (to rest one's chin on one's hand) is a very common posture seen in students studying or people deep in thought, often depicted in K-dramas or webtoons. A 'sharp jawline' (턱선이 날렵하다) is often considered an attractive feature.
Editorial note
We review entries like 턱 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
턱을 괴다.
To rest one's chin on one's hand.
턱이 빠지다.
To dislocate one's jaw (or be utterly astonished).
턱을 들다.
To lift one's chin.
Related Expressions
턱수염
teoksu-yeom
beard (specifically chin beard)
턱선
teokseon
jawline
이중턱
ijungteok
double chin
턱받이
teokbaji
bib
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