Hangul

[HAHN-gool]
nounmasculinepl: Hanguls
Hangul
1. The alphabetic writing system of the Korean language, created in 1443 by King Sejong the Great
Hangul consists of 14 basic consonants and 10 basic vowels.
O Hangul consiste de 14 consoantes básicas e 10 vogais básicas.
2. The Korean alphabet, known for its scientific design and phonetic properties
Students learn Hangul before studying Chinese characters in traditional Korean education.
Os alunos aprendem Hangul antes de estudarem caracteres chineses na educação tradicional coreana.
Hangul is highly respected in Korean culture as a symbol of national identity and linguistic pride. Created during the Joseon Dynasty, it is celebrated annually on Hangul Day (October 9th in South Korea). The script's scientific design and accessibility have made it a model for other writing systems and a point of cultural pride among Korean speakers worldwide, including Korean diaspora communities in Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Korean alphabetKorean script한글 (hangeul in Korean)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Hangul
Used as a direct loanword when discussing Korean writing systems
Portugal
Hangul
Used identically to Brazilian Portuguese; considered a proper noun for the Korean alphabet
Academic/Technical
Hangul
Standard term in linguistics and Korean studies across all Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Words

Korean languageJamoKing Sejongphonetic alphabetRomanizationHanja
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