Korean word

회신

Pronunciation

Romanizationhoesin

Meaning

  • nounreply

Example

이메일로 회신을 주세요.i me il lo hoe si neul chu se yo

Please reply by email.

Illustration for 회신 (reply)

More examples

회신이 늦어지면 알려주세요.hoe si ni neu seo ji myeon al lyeo ju se yo

Please let me know if the response is delayed.

Core concept

A formal response sent back to the person who made an inquiry or request.

Common phrases

  • 이메일로 회신 부탁드립니다i me il lo hoe sin pu tak tteu rim ni da

    reply via email

  • 확인 후 회신 주세요hwa gin hu hoe sin chu se yo

    Reply once checked

  • 회신을 보내다hoe si neul po nae da

    send a response

Similar words

답장tapjjang: A personal written message sent back after receiving a letter or message.
대답taedap: A spoken answer to a question or prompt.

Definition in Korean

회신은 누군가의 문의나 요청에 대해 공식적으로 답을 하는 행위를 가리키는 명사이다hoe si neun nu gun ga ui mu nui na yo cheong e tae hae kong sik jjeo geu ro ta beul ha neun haeng wi reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa i da

Word origin

회신 (hoesin, "reply") is a Sino-Korean word formed from 회 (hoe, "return") and 신 (sin, "message"), giving the basic idea of a message sent back.

Usage tips

  • In office email, this word signals a formal written register, so it is especially useful for business communication.

Other meanings

  • answernoun

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