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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '시' primarily means 'city' or 'municipality.' It is used to refer to an administrative division similar to a city or town in English. It often appears in place names, such as '서울시' (Seoul city).

Common Contexts

'시' is commonly used in official or formal contexts, especially when talking about local government or administrative areas. For example, '시청' means 'city hall,' and '시민' means 'citizen.'

Collocations and Patterns

  • '시 + noun' (e.g., 서울시): Refers to a specific city.
  • '시청' (city hall): The administrative office of a city.
  • '시민' (citizen): A person who lives in a city.

Notes for Learners

Be careful not to confuse '시' (city) with '시' (time) which is a homonym but has a different meaning and usage. Context usually clarifies which meaning is intended. When used as a suffix in place names, '시' indicates the area is officially recognized as a city.

Example Sentences

서울시는 한국의 수도입니다.

Seoul-si neun Hanguk ui sudo imnida.

Seoul city is the capital of South Korea.

이 도시는 인구가 많아요.

I dosi neun inguga manhayo.

This city has a large population.

시청에 가서 민원을 신청했어요.

Sicheong e gaseo minwon eul sincheong haesseoyo.

I went to the city hall to apply for a civil petition.