Red Phoenix Burning

Korean Language Terms

Ajumma — A respectful term for a middle-aged woman.

Dongji — “Comrade”, referring to someone of higher social standing.

Dongmu — “Comrade”, referring to someone of equal or lower social standing.

Halmeonim — Grandmother

Oppa — “Older Brother,” literally and figuratively. Used by women only.

—seonsaengnim — A respectful term used for a doctor or teacher

—ssi — Honorific used between people of the same social status

—yang — Similar to —ssi, but for unmarried women/female minors only.