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How do you say "white" in Korean?
하얀색
hayansaek
In Korean, "white" is 하얀색.
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Pronunciation
Ha-yan-saek has the a vowel ㅏ appearing twice. Yan has the a vowel, and saek rhymes with sack.
Writing and usage
하얀색 has three syllable blocks. The bright ㅏ vowel and soft h sound suggest purity and lightness.
Example sentence
하얀색 눈입니다.
It's white snow.
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How to remember 하얀색
Ha-yan-saek: huh-yuh white is bright. That a vowel is pale and pure.
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Questions about 하얀색
How do you say "white" in Korean?
In Korean, "white" is 하얀색. It is a noun.
How is 하얀색 written in Korean?
하얀색 has three syllable blocks. The bright ㅏ vowel and soft h sound suggest purity and lightness.
How is 하얀색 used in a sentence?
Use 하얀색 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 하얀색 눈입니다. (It's white snow.).
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