수입
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad for sale. It also refers to personal or national income.
Examples
3 of 5식량 자급률이 낮아 수입 의존도가 높습니다.
Due to low food self-sufficiency, dependence on imports is high.
이 과일은 외국에서 수입한 것이에요.
This fruit was imported from abroad.
가계 수입이 줄어들어 지출을 줄여야 합니다.
Household income has decreased, so we must reduce spending.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Su-Ip: 'Ip' (入) means 'enter' or 'in'.
Quick Quiz
한국은 에너지 자원의 대부분을 ___에 의존한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 수입
Examples
식량 자급률이 낮아 수입 의존도가 높습니다.
academicDue to low food self-sufficiency, dependence on imports is high.
이 과일은 외국에서 수입한 것이에요.
everydayThis fruit was imported from abroad.
가계 수입이 줄어들어 지출을 줄여야 합니다.
businessHousehold income has decreased, so we must reduce spending.
정부는 특정 농산물의 수입을 제한하기로 했습니다.
formalThe government decided to limit the import of certain agricultural products.
너 이번 달 수입이 얼마나 돼?
informalHow much is your income this month?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
수입을 늘리다
to increase imports/income
고수입 직종
high-income occupation
수입 자유화
import liberalization
Often Confused With
Suip can mean both 'import' and 'income', while Sodeuk specifically refers to earnings/income.
Usage Notes
Context is key: if used with 'goods', it means import. If used with 'money', it means income.
Common Mistakes
Be careful with the dual meaning. In a trade graph, it's 'imports'; in a personal budget, it's 'income'.
Memory Tip
Su-Ip: 'Ip' (入) means 'enter' or 'in'.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 輸 (transport) and 入 (in).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
한국은 에너지 자원의 대부분을 ___에 의존한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 수입
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