Korean Conversation · Level 214
15 words
Korean word
호칭
Pronunciation
Romanizationhoching
Meaning
- nounform of address
Example
처음 만난 사람에게 어떤 호칭을 사용해야 할까요?cheo eum man nan sa ra me ge eo tteon ho ching eul sa yong hae ya hal kka yo
How should I address someone I meet for the first time?
More examples
친한 사이에서는 상황에 따라 호칭을 낮춰도 괜찮습니다.chin han sa i e seo neun sang hwang e tta ra ho ching eul nat chwo do kwaen chan sseum ni da
When people are close, it is okay to use a less formal form of address depending on the situation.
Core concept
The socially chosen way of calling someone, shaped by the relationship and the person's status.
Common phrases
호칭을 높이다ho ching eul no pi da
use a more respectful form of address
호칭을 낮추다ho ching eul nat chu da
use a less formal form of address
호칭을 고르다ho ching eul ko reu da
choose a form of address
Similar words
씨ssi: A polite ending placed after a person's name while maintaining a little distance.
아/야aya: A friendly ending used after the name of someone close when calling them.
님nim: A courteous ending added after a person's name or title to show respect.
Definition in Korean
사회적 지위나 관계에 따라 상대를 부르는 말이나 칭호.sa hoe jeok chi wi na kwan gye e tta ra sang dae reul pu reu neun ma ri na ching ho
Word origin
The Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning to call and to name or designate, linking it to a label chosen for a person's relationship or status.
Usage tips
- English speakers often use a personal name by default, but Korean conversations frequently make the relationship or social role part of how someone is addressed.
Other meanings
- namenoun
- titlenoun
Related words
- 호칭법hochingbeoprules for forms of addressnoun
- 호칭하다hochinghadaaddressverb