Hanja refers to the Chinese characters that are used in the Korean language. These characters were adopted from Chinese and have been used in Korea for centuries. While modern Korean primarily uses the Hangul script, Hanja is still taught in schools and used in specific contexts, such as academic texts, newspapers, and legal documents. Understanding Hanja can help learners of Korean grasp the meanings of words more deeply, as many Korean words are derived from these characters. Each Hanja character has its own meaning and pronunciation, making it a valuable tool for expanding vocabulary and enhancing comprehension of the language.