ㅉ (Ssang-jieut)
A tense double consonant formed by doubling ㅈ. Press your tongue to the roof of your mouth and release with tension, no air. One of Korean most dynamic sounds.
Pronunciation
jj (tense, no aspiration)
Pronunciation Tip
More forward in the mouth than English "j", with more tension and no air release. Think of a tight, precise "j" sound.
Writing Practice
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Example Words
짜다
jjada
salty / to squeeze
찌개
jjigae
stew
쪽
jjok
side / direction
짱
jjang
the best / awesome
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쩔어
jjeoreo
amazing/sick (slang)
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짜릿해
jjarithae
thrilling
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Related Characters
Compare this tense consonant with its plain and aspirated counterparts.
Check Your Understanding
ㅉ is the tense version of which plain consonant?
What should you watch for when pronouncing ㅉ?
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