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Which writing system is used for the Korean language?
Which writing system is used for the Korean language?
- Hiragana
- Kanji
- Hangul
- Hangeul (correct)
How many people speak Korean worldwide?
How many people speak Korean worldwide?
- Over 100 million
- Over 500 million
- Over 50 million (correct)
- Over 200 million
What was the writing system used for Korean before Hangeul?
What was the writing system used for Korean before Hangeul?
- Hanja (correct)
- Kanji
- Hiragana
- Hangul
Why was writing Korean with Chinese characters inefficient?
Why was writing Korean with Chinese characters inefficient?
What does Hangeul mean in English?
What does Hangeul mean in English?
Flashcards
What is Hangeul?
What is Hangeul?
The Korean alphabet, created in the 15th century by King Sejong the Great.
How many people speak Korean?
How many people speak Korean?
Over 77 million people worldwide speak Korean as their native language or a second language.
What was the writing system used for Korean before Hangeul?
What was the writing system used for Korean before Hangeul?
Chinese characters, also known as Hanzi, were used to write Korean before the creation of Hangeul.
Why was Hanja inefficient for Korean?
Why was Hanja inefficient for Korean?
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What does Hangeul mean in English?
What does Hangeul mean in English?
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Study Notes
Korean Language and Writing System
- The Korean language uses the Hangeul writing system.
- Approximately 77 million people speak Korean worldwide.
History of Korean Writing System
- Before the adoption of Hangeul, Korean was written using Chinese characters, known as Hanja.
- Writing Korean with Chinese characters was inefficient because:
- Chinese characters were not designed to represent the unique sounds and structure of the Korean language.
- Many Chinese characters had multiple meanings, making it difficult to express Korean words accurately.
Hangeul Meaning
- Hangeul, the native Korean writing system, means "great script" in English.
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