Hangul

Definition of Hangul as it relates to Languages, Korean, East Asian Language

Hangul is the alphabetic system used for writing the Korean language. It was introduced in the 15th century during the Joseon dynasty and is now the official script of both North and South Korea. The Hangul system consists of 14 basic consonants and 10 basic vowels, which can be combined to form syllabic blocks. These blocks are then arranged in a grid-like pattern to create words and sentences. While Hanja, or Chinese characters, were historically used alongside Hangul in Korean writing, Hangul has become the primary script for the language in modern times. As a subcategory of East Asian languages, Hangul is unique in its use of an alphabetic system rather than logographic characters like those found in Chinese or Japanese. This makes it more accessible to learn and use, contributing to its widespread adoption in Korea.

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[Hangul Alphabet]

[Hangul Script]

[Korean Language]

[South Korean Language]

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