Korean word

식

Pronunciation

Romanizationsik

Meaning

  • nounway

Example

그건 이런 식으로 하면 안 돼요.keu geon i reon si geu ro ha myeon an twae yo

You shouldn't do it this way.

Illustration for 식 (way)

More examples

약속한 식대로 진행하겠습니다.yak sso kan sik ttae ro chin haeng ha get sseum ni da

I will proceed in the agreed manner.

Core concept

A particular manner or form taken by an action or expression.

Common phrases

  • 그런 식으로keu reon si geu ro

    in such a way

  • 식을 정하다si geul cheong ha da

    settle on a method

  • 식대로sik ttae ro

    in the same way

Similar words

방식pangsik: A structured method for carrying out an activity according to a procedure or format.
방법pangbeop: A chosen method for solving a problem or achieving a desired result.

Definition in Korean

어떤 행동이나 표현에 나타나는 특정한 방식이나 형태를 이르는 명사.eo tteon haeng dong i na pyo hyeo ne na ta na neun teuk jjeong han pang si gi na hyeong tae reul i reu neun myeong sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean noun comes from a Chinese character meaning form or established pattern, which later developed the sense of a way or method.

Usage tips

  • When it describes conduct, this noun can make the speaker sound as if judging the pattern, so context helps show whether the attitude is positive or negative.

Other meanings

  • methodnoun

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