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TOPIK 5noun

서민

seomin

서민이 · 서민을

ordinary people, common folk, working class

Example

정부는 서민을 위한 주택 정책을 발표했습니다.

The government announced a housing policy for ordinary people.

Word parts

서 common민 people

Literally 'the common people', as opposed to the elite.

Good to know

Often used warmly: 서민 음식 means cheap everyday food like 떡볶이 or 순대.