How to use (的) 적 (한자) | Korean FAQ

Ever seen a word that ended with 적 (or 적이다, or 적인, or 적으로…) and wondered what that part meant? It’s probably the 한자 ending 的, which is read as 적 and can attach to the end of many 한자 words to change their usage. Specifically, 적 can transform a noun into an adverb, an adjective, and a descriptive verb.

Find out what this 한자 means and how to use it in today’s newest episode of “Korean FAQ” right here~!