Korean word

귀하

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwiha

Meaning

  • pronounyou

Example

귀하의 결정에 따라 진행하겠습니다.kwi ha ui kyeol jeong e tta ra chin haeng ha get sseum ni da

We will proceed according to your decision.

Illustration for 귀하 (you)

More examples

귀하를 위해 특별한 혜택을 준비했습니다.kwi ha reul wi hae teuk ppyeol han hye tae geul chun bi haet sseum ni da

We have prepared a special benefit for you.

Core concept

A respectful written address for the person receiving a message, with a formal distance from the reader.

Common phrases

  • 귀하를 위해kwi ha reul wi hae

    for you

  • 귀하께kwi ha kke

    to you

Similar words

당신tangsin: A second-person form for addressing someone familiar in casual conversation.
너neo: A casual singular form for addressing a close friend or younger person.
너희neohi: A casual plural form for addressing familiar people in spoken conversation.
여러분yeoreobun: A polite form for addressing a group in greetings, announcements, or public settings.

Definition in Korean

문서나 편지에서 상대를 공손하게 높여 부르는 말로, 구어보다 글에서 더 자주 쓰인다.mun seo na pyeon ji e seo sang dae reul kong son ha ge no pyeo pu reu neun mal lo ku eo bo da keu re seo teo cha ju sseu in da

Word origin

The term combines Sino-Korean elements meaning honored and below, reflecting a traditional respectful address for the recipient of a letter.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this form can sound stiff, so ordinary speech usually uses a name or title with an honorific instead.

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