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"yu (ㅠ)"

Korean word for yu (ㅠ)

Basic Vowels

10 basic Korean vowels (ㅏ to ㅣ)

Pronunciation Guide

[yu]

English Translation

yu (ㅠ)

Meaning & Usage

The eighth basic vowel. Pronounced 'yoo'. It is ㅜ with an added stroke. Also used as 'ㅠㅠ' emoticon for crying online.

Learning Tips

  • 💡This is a common beginner-level word. Practice using it in daily conversations!
  • 💡Nouns are often followed by particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) to indicate their role.
  • 💡10 basic Korean vowels (ㅏ to ㅣ)
Difficulty:Beginner (TOPIK 1-2)

Example Sentences

Beginner
Try making the "ㅠ" sound.
Intermediate
Find a word that contains "ㅠ".
Advanced
Accurate pronunciation of "ㅠ" is fundamental to learning Korean.
Master
Understanding the phonetic characteristics of "ㅠ" improves pronunciation accuracy.
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