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-씨
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씨
Korean
Etymology 1
From ko 씨(氏) surname.
Pronunciation
Suffix
氏
Indicating a surname itself or the lineage or member of the surname
ko ^김-씨 부인 Mrs. Kim
ko ^박-씨 문중 the Park family
ko honorific referring to one's identity or status Mr., Ms., Mrs.
ko 형수-씨 Mrs. older sister-in-law
ko 무명(無名)<t:anonymity> 무명씨(無名氏)<t:Mr. John Doe/Ms. Jane Doe>
Derived terms
ko 氏
Etymology 2
From ko 쓰다<alt:쓰-><t:to use, employ> -이<pos:agent noun suffix> noun suffix.
Pronunciation
Suffix
after a noun or noun root attitude; state, appearance
ko 말<t:words, speech> 말씨<t:manner of speaking>
ko 바람<t:wind> 바람씨<t:state of the wind blowing>
Derived terms
ko