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(Hieut)

The shape represents breath coming from the throat.

Pronunciation

h (initial) / silent (final)

Pronunciation Tip

Same as English "h". Becomes weak or silent at the end of a syllable.

Example Words

하늘

haneul

sky

한글

hangeul

Korean alphabet

한복

hanbok

traditional clothing

한류

hallyu

Korean wave

화보

hwabo

pictorial

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