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How do you say "ugly" in Korean?
추한
chuhan
In Korean, "ugly" is 추한.
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Pronunciation
Chu-han rhymes with choo-hun. The u vowel ㅜ is rounded, and the hard ch leads in.
Writing and usage
추한 has two syllable blocks. The rounded ㅜ vowel gives this word an unpleasant sound.
Example sentence
추한 그림입니다.
It's an ugly picture.
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How to remember 추한
Chu-han: choo sounds ugly and unrefined. That u vowel is harsh.
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Questions about 추한
How do you say "ugly" in Korean?
In Korean, "ugly" is 추한. It is a noun.
How is 추한 written in Korean?
추한 has two syllable blocks. The rounded ㅜ vowel gives this word an unpleasant sound.
How is 추한 used in a sentence?
Use 추한 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 추한 그림입니다. (It's an ugly picture.).
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