徐
서씨
천천할 서 · slow/gradual
📖 Origin of the Hanja
The hanja "徐" depicts walking slowly and calmly. Originated from the ancient state of Xu in eastern China. Korean Seo descends from Silla's Six Villages. The Icheon Seo founder, Seo Sin-il, has a famous deer-rescue legend from the late Silla period. Seo Geo-jeong (1420-1488) was a celebrated Joseon prime minister.
🏯 Main Clans (Bongwan)
이천 서씨
달성 서씨
대구 서씨
연안 서씨
※ Bongwan refers to the ancestral home where the founder settled. Same surname, different bongwan = different clan branch.
🌟 Famous Figures
조선
서거정
대제학 — 「동문선」 편찬 (1420~1488)
근현대
서재필
독립신문 창간 (1864~1951)
근현대
서태지
음악가 — 한국 대중음악 혁명
"徐: an unhurried step — to go fast, go slow."
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