-씨

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Korean

Etymology 1

From 씨(氏) (ssi, “surname”).

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Suffix

씨 • (-ssi) (hanja 氏)

  1. Indicating a surname itself or the lineage or member of the surname
    김씨 부인 ― Gim-ssi bu'in ― Mrs. Kim
    박씨 문중 ― Bak-ssi munjung ― the Park family
  2. (honorific, referring to one's identity or status) Mr., Ms., Mrs.
    형수씨 ― hyeongsu-ssi ― Mrs. older sister-in-law
    ‎무명(無名) (mumyeong, “anonymity”) + ‎씨 (-ssi) → ‎무명씨(無名氏) (mumyeongssi, “Mr. John Doe/Ms. Jane Doe”)
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Etymology 2

From 쓰 (sseu-, “to use, employ”) +‎ 이 (-i, agent noun suffix).

Pronunciation

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Suffix

씨 • (-ssi)

  1. (after a noun or noun root) attitude; state, appearance
    ‎말 (mal, “words, speech”) + ‎씨 (-ssi) → ‎말씨 (malssi, “manner of speaking”)
    ‎바람 (baram, “wind”) + ‎씨 (-ssi) → ‎바람씨 (baramssi, “state of the wind blowing”)
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