수지
suji
The Korean word for resin is 수지 (suji).
수지 is used to refer to a synthetic compound or resin.
Meaning: similar synthetic compound (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is suji.
Did you know?
- Because 수지 is also a common female given name in Korea, using the word in a sentence can sometimes create humorous ambiguity.
- In Korean, 수지 can be used in the idiom 수지가 맞다, which means a deal is profitable or 'the numbers add up'.
- While 수지 is the technical term for resin, Koreans often use the loanword 'resin' written as 레진 specifically when talking about 3D printing or dental fillings.
Examples in context
- 저희 회사에서는 고품질 수지를 사용합니다.We use high-quality resin in our company.
- 이 작품에는 레진으로 만든 장식이 들어가 있어요.This artwork contains resin-made decorations.
- 이 가구는 합성 수지로 만들어졌어요.i gagu-neun hapseong suji-ro mandeureojyeosseoyo.This furniture is made of synthetic resin.
- 수지 성분이 포함된 제품인가요?suji seongbun-i pohamdoen jepum-ingayo?Is this a product that contains resin components?
- 강력한 수지를 사용하여 접착합니다.gangnyeok-han suji-reul sayong-hae jeopchak-hamnida.We bond it using a strong resin.
Example conversation
At an art supply store.
- 민지 Min-ji이 투명한 수지는 어떤 용도인가요?i tumyeong-han suji-neun eotteon yongdo-ingayo?What is this clear resin used for?
- 도현 Do-hyeon장식품을 만들 때 사용하는 수지예요.jangsikpum-eul mandeul ttae sayong-haneun suji-yeyo.It is a resin used when making ornaments.
- 민지 Min-ji도현 씨, 이 수지를 좀 보여주세요.Dohyeon ssi, i suji-reul jom boyeo-juseyo.Dohyeon, please show me this resin.
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 여기 있어요.ne, yeogi isseoyo.Yes, here it is.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 수지, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
