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Which writing system is used for the Korean language?
Which writing system is used for the Korean language?
How many people speak Korean worldwide?
How many people speak Korean worldwide?
What was the writing system used for Korean before Hangeul?
What was the writing system used for Korean before Hangeul?
Why was writing Korean with Chinese characters inefficient?
Why was writing Korean with Chinese characters inefficient?
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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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Description
Test your knowledge of the Korean language and Hangeul script in this informative quiz. Discover fascinating facts about the language spoken by millions worldwide and see how much you know about its unique writing system.
