씨 Honorific Suffix

씨 (ssi) is an honorific suffix, which is used to show respect. Generally speaking, when two people meet for the first time and are on an even keel, this suffix will be used. Whenever a title is not applicable [e.g. 사장님 (sajangnim), 선생님 (seonsaengnim), kinship terms], the honorific suffix is used. This should be used with people you meet for the first time. 

씨 (ssi) should be used only with given names, and not family names. When it is used only with family names, it can be rude.

Formation

[세례명] + [씨] 
[given name] + [ssi] 

or 

[성명 + 세례명] + [씨] 
[family name + given name] + [씨]

Example Sentences

1.사라 씨는 학생이세요? 
sara ssi-neun hakseng-iseyo? 
Are you a student sara? 

2.박준호 씨는 누구세요? 
bakjunho ssi-neun nuguseyo? 
Who is Park Junho? 

3.민지 씨… 전화해주세요. 
minji ssi… junhwahaejuseyo. 
Minji… Please call me.

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