Hangul syllable sseu

Its meaning depends on the Korean word around it.

The standard romanization is sseu. The Korean word 쓰다 has separate senses: to write, use, wear something on the head or face, or taste bitter. Forms such as 써 and 쓰고 change or connect the verb; the full word and sentence tell you which sense applies.

How do I type 쓰?

On a standard Korean 2-set keyboard, press Shift+T, then M.

Enable Korean input first: Shift+T enters ㅆ and M enters ㅡ, and the input method joins them into 쓰. Phone ten-key keyboards and other layouts may use different taps; their Korean key labels show the right sequence.

Where did Hangul blocks come from?

They belong to Hangul’s system for writing Korean syllables.

The first record of Hunminjeongeum dates to 1443, and its explanatory book was published in 1446. The book documents how consonant and vowel letters combine in initial, middle, and sometimes final positions to form syllable blocks.

Earlier systems called Idu, Hyangchal, and Gugyeol adapted Chinese characters to write Korean and were difficult for many readers. Hangul offered a more direct way to write Korean sounds. This block follows that syllable-building plan; its meaning comes from the Korean word it appears in.