hangul
/ˈhɑŋɡʊl/
noun
- The Korean alphabet, created in the 15th century, consisting of 24 letters (14 consonants and 10 vowels) that are combined into syllable blocks.
- The Korean language uses Hangul instead of Chinese characters for most writing.
- Hangul is considered one of the most scientific writing systems in the world.
- She learned to read and write Hangul in just a few weeks.