Korean learner dictionary
성씨 meaning and pronunciation
seongssi · family name; last name
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 64398Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 성ː씨Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
(높이는 말로) 사람 이름의 성.
English: family name; last name — (polite form) One's last name.
Examples
- 성씨가 같다.
- 성씨가 다르다.
- 성씨가 드물다.
- 성씨가 흔하다.
- 성씨가 희귀하다.
- 성씨를 따르다.
- Origin
- 姓氏
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