최
Choe
최 (Choe) is the Korean family name for Choi.
최 is a common Korean family name.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Choe.
Did you know?
- The surname 최 is historically associated with the 'Choi' clan of Gyeongju, which claims descent from a legendary figure who arrived in Korea from India.
- If you see the word 최 used in a different context, it can mean 'the most' or 'extreme' when derived from the character 最.
- In Korea, your surname is not just a label but a central part of your social identity that determines which 'clan' or 'bon-gwan' you belong to.
Examples in context
- 최 선생님Teacher Choi
- 최 회장님Chairman Choi
- 이름이 최 영수예요My name is Choi Yeongsu
- 최호준 씨Mr./Ms. Choi Hojun
- 최엄마Mom Choi
- 최 선생님은 정말 친절해요.Choi seonsaengnim-eun jeongmal chinjeolhaeyo.Teacher Choi is very kind.
- 제 성은 최입니다.Je seong-eun Choi-imnida.My family name is Choi.
- 최 씨를 아시나요?Choi ssi-reul asinayo?Do you know Mr. Choi?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new classmate.
- 도현 Do-hyeon새 친구 이름이 뭐야?sa chin-gu ireumi mwoya?What is the new friend's name?
- 민지 Min-ji최지수라고 해.choi jisu-rago hae.Her name is Choi Ji-su.
- 도현 Do-hyeon최 씨는 어디서 왔어?choi ssi-neun eodiseo wasseo?Where is Choi from?
- 민지 Min-ji미국에서 왔대.migug-eseo watdae.I heard she came from America.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 최, CC BY-SA 4.0.
