Dictionary — Entry No. 0965
입
ip · noun
입
ip
[IP]
nounbeginner
Meaning
The mouth; the opening for eating, drinking, and speaking. In compound words and phrases, often relates to speech, communication, or taste.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Mouth and lips feature prominently in Korean beauty standards and makeup trends. ‘Having a good mouth’ (입이 좋다) means having good taste or being picky about food. Lip tint is K-Beauty staple.
Example Sentences
입술이 얇으면 까칠해 보여
ibul-i yalb-eu-myeon kkachiI-hae bo-yeo
Thin lips look cold/sharp (beauty perception linked to personality)
그 사람은 입이 무거워
geu saram-eun ip-i mugeo-weo
That person’s mouth is heavy (they keep secrets, can’t gossip)
입 맛이 좋으려면 비용이 많이 들어
ip mat-i joh-eu-ryeon biyong-i man-i deul-eo
Having good taste in food requires high spending (picky eater implication)
⚠️ Don’t use ip when…
Many compound words and idiomatic phrases use 입—don’t assume literal mouth meaning. Can be rude in certain contexts; ‘shut your mouth’ (입 다물어) is harsh.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Itaewon Class — Oh Soo-ah’s deceptive mouth/lies drive the revenge plot
- K-Pop: TWICE ‘Set Me Free’ — lip-sync and mouth movement are performance focal points
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