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Choi

choy

Choi (name) means a common Korean surname, also used as a Chinese surname romanized from Cantonese. Example: “Choi is among the most common family names in Korea.”

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A common Korean surname, also used as a Chinese surname romanized from Cantonese.
"Choi is among the most common family names in Korea."

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Etymology

* (Chinese surname): From a romanization of Cantonese 蔡 (coi³). Doublet of Tsai and Cai. * (Korean surname): From a romanization of Korean 최(崔) (Choe). Doublet of Cui and Chui.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Choi” mean?

The word “Choi” means a common Korean surname, also used as a Chinese surname romanized from Cantonese.

How do you pronounce “Choi”?

“Choi” is pronounced choy (/tʃɔɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Choi” in a sentence?

Here is “Choi” used in a sentence: “Choi is among the most common family names in Korea.”

What part of speech is “Choi”?

“Choi” is a name.

Is “Choi” a common word?

“Choi” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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