한자
한자, or "Hanja," refers to the Chinese characters that are used in the Korean language. These characters were adopted from China and have been used in Korea for centuries. Hanja represents words or concepts and is often used in formal writing, academic texts, and newspapers.
Although the use of Hanja has declined with the rise of the Korean alphabet, Hangul, it still plays a significant role in understanding the meanings of certain words. Many Korean words have Hanja origins, and learning these characters can enhance vocabulary and comprehension in the language.