When to use Chinese character in Korean

When to use it

Hanja (한자) means Chinese characters that are used in some Korean words, names, and signs. Korean is usually written in Hangul, but students may also learn some hanja at school. You can use this word when talking about studying, reading old texts, or asking about the meaning of a character.

Example sentences

1. 학교에서 한자를 배워요.

   I learn Chinese characters at school.

2. 집에서 한자를 연습해요.

   I practice Chinese characters at home.

3. 선생님이 한자를 칠판에 써요.

   The teacher writes Chinese characters on the board.

4. 이 한자는 무슨 뜻이에요?

   What does this Chinese character mean?

5. 서점에서 한자 책을 샀어요.

   I bought a Chinese character book at the bookstore.

6. 여행 중에 한자가 있는 표지판을 봤어요.

   I saw a sign with Chinese characters during the trip.