English–Korean
“chin” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationteok
Example
그는 턱을 괴고 창밖을 바라봤다.keu neun teo geul koe go chang ba kkeul pa ra bwat tta
He propped up his chin and looked out the window.
How to say “chin” in Korean
“Chin” in Korean is 턱 (teok).
The firm lower edge of the face, including the chin and the nearby jaw area.
Example sentences with 턱
긴장해서 턱에 힘이 들어갔다.kin jang hae seo teo ge hi mi teu reo gat tta
My jaw tensed because I was nervous.
Tips for using 턱
- Body-part words can cover slightly different areas across languages, so context matters when this word appears in descriptions of posture or appearance.