What does 착 mean when prefixed to a word?
- 발신정지 mean stop outgoing calls (on a mobile phone)
- 착발신정지 means stop both outgoing and incoming calls
Exactly how does 착 function in this case? Are there any other examples of when 착 can be used like this?
2 Answers
착신 means incoming call, 발신 means outgoing call, and 착발신 is a combination of the two words.
착 is not actually a prefix in this case. It is a Chinese character that means to attach. Therefore, if 신 (signal) is attached (to a phone), it could mean incoming call.
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착신 doesn't mean incoming.– user7Sep 23, 2016 at 7:22
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@Rathony: "incoming" was not a perfect definition, but google translate was close enough to confirm my hunch about how the word was formed and answered my own question. I did not know you were expecting a response to your comment. I already upvoted your answer, which adds a lot of useful information. If you had worded your answer to actually answer the question asked, I would have also accepted it.– LeftiumOct 5, 2016 at 16:14
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Do you mind if I edit your answer a little bit?– user7Oct 5, 2016 at 16:16
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@Rathony: not at all. Also if you edit your answer, I can still change it to the accepted answer.– LeftiumOct 5, 2016 at 16:17
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I edited your answer and please take a look if there is anything you don't like. Also, don't worry about the acceptance. I don't contribute here for reputation points. I think your answer answers the question.– user7Oct 5, 2016 at 16:21
Are there any other examples of when 착 can be used like this?
'착' is 着 in Hanja which has many meanings. The most important meanings are (1) to attach, (2) to wear, (3) to begin, etc. There are many words that start with this block.
착신: (Mail) arrival of the post or mail, (Telegraph) the receipt (of a message, a telegram)
착륙하다: To land 이륙하다: To take off.
착수하다: To begin (something)
착의(복)하다: To wear clothes (or something)
착용하다: To wear, etc.
You need to note that 착신 doesn't mean incoming. It literally means '착' = to attach + '신' = signal. In other words, literally attachment (receiving) of signal.
발신 정지” and “착·발신 정지” are the recommended spacing and punctuation. This kind of word fusion is common in CJK.