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Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To be extremely surprised or astonished, causing one's mouth to open.
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Cultural Background
Koreans often use onomatopoeia like '떡' to make language more vivid. The concept of 'losing face' or 'shock' is often expressed through physical body parts.
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Use it for positive shock
It is great for describing beautiful things, not just scary ones.
Meaning
To be extremely surprised or astonished, causing one's mouth to open.
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Use it for positive shock
It is great for describing beautiful things, not just scary ones.
Test Yourself
Which phrase means 'to be extremely surprised'?
입이 ____ 벌어지다.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 떡
The idiom is '입이 떡 벌어지다'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which phrase means 'to be extremely surprised'?
Choose
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입이 ____ 벌어지다.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 떡
The idiom is '입이 떡 벌어지다'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it works for both positive and negative shock.
Related Phrases
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입을 다물지 못하다
synonymCannot close one's mouth
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