Korean Dictionary
How to say "Chip" in Korean
“Chip” in Korean is 칩 (pronounced "chip").
칩
chip
Usage & Context
A small electronic circuit component. Computer chips are essential to all modern devices and Korea produces many of the world's chips.
Example Sentence
새로운 칩이 출시됐어요.
A new chip was released.
How to use 칩 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Chip” is 칩, romanized as chip.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 칩.
Pronunciation Guide
This word sounds exactly like the English word 'chip,' as in a potato chip or a computer chip. The 'ch' sound is soft, and the 'i' is short and crisp.
More Example Sentences
Asking about the specifications of a computer.
이 컴퓨터는 어떤 칩을 사용하나요?
What kind of chip does this computer use?
Explaining a security feature of modern credit cards.
신용카드에 칩이 있어서 더 안전해요.
Credit cards have chips, so they are safer.
Discussing advancements in mobile technology.
스마트폰 칩 성능이 정말 좋아졌어요.
Smartphone chip performance has really improved.
Cultural Context
'칩' is a direct loanword from English and is very commonly used in Korea across various contexts, including technology, finance (e.g., credit card chips), and even food (e.g., 포테이토 칩 - potato chips). Its widespread and natural usage reflects the globalized nature of these industries in Korea. When referring to electronic components, it's often used interchangeably with '반도체 칩' (semiconductor chip).
Editorial note
We review entries like 칩 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
칩 부족
chip shortage
칩 성능
chip performance
칩 개발
chip development
Related Expressions
반도체 칩
bandoche chip
semiconductor chip
CPU 칩
CPU chip
CPU chip
그래픽 칩
geuraepik chip
graphic chip
칩셋
chipset
chipset
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