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ㅢ
ㅢ (Ui)
A compound vowel combining ㅡ and ㅣ. One of the trickiest Korean vowels - it has three different pronunciations depending on its position.
Pronunciation
ui (eu + i, varies by position)
Pronunciation Tip
Three pronunciations: 1) Word-initial "의" = [eui], 2) After consonant = [i], 3) Possessive "의" = [e]. "의사" is [euisa], but "희망" is [himang].
Writing Practice
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Example Words
의사
uisa
doctor
의자
uija
chair
희망
huimang
hope
의리
uiri
loyalty/brotherhood
🇰🇷 K-Culture
예의
yeui
manners/etiquette
🇰🇷 K-Culture
정의
jeongui
justice
🇰🇷 K-Culture
Related Characters
The basic vowels that form this compound vowel.
ㅡ
ㅣ
Check Your Understanding
01
How is ㅢ pronounced in 희망 (hope)?
02
Which two vowels combine to form ㅢ?
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