Hangul

[ hahng-gool ]

noun

1. the Korean alphabetic writing system, introduced in the 15th century, containing 14 consonants and 11 vowels.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hangul¹

< Korean, equivalent to han great (but frequently taken to be Han < Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese hán Korea) + kŭl writing

Example Sentences

The hangul system (15th century) expressed, for Koreans, a desire for self- identity.

From Project Gutenberg

The Himalayan fauna is also represented by a race of the Kashmir hangul deer.

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