Meaning and Usage
The Korean word '수입' primarily means 'import' in the context of bringing goods or products into a country. It is commonly used in business, trade, and economics. Additionally, '수입' can also mean 'income' or 'earnings,' referring to money earned from work or business.
Common Contexts
- Importing goods: When talking about products brought into Korea from other countries.
- Income or earnings: Referring to personal or company revenue.
- Economic terms: Often appears in discussions about tariffs, trade balance, and business profits.
Collocations and Patterns
- 수입하다: to import (a verb form)
- 수입 제품: imported products
- 수입 관세: import tariffs
- 월 수입: monthly income
- 수입 증가: increase in income or imports
Register and Usage Notes
'수입' is a formal noun used in written and spoken Korean, especially in business or official contexts. When referring to income in casual conversation, Koreans might use other words like '벌이' or '돈'.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '수입' with '수입하다' (the verb 'to import') or with '수입' meaning only 'income'. Remember that '수입' can mean both 'import' and 'income' depending on context. Pay attention to surrounding words to understand the intended meaning.