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Do Koreans know how to write Chinese characters?

2024-09-19 16:37
In My Name is Jin Sanshun, Sanshun requested to write his Chinese name when he went to the court to change his name. Did Korea have such a tradition of using Chinese characters? Did they know the meaning of Chinese characters? Or read Chinese books?
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2024-09-19 18:23

Not all Koreans could write Chinese characters. Although South Korea began to learn Chinese characters in the early 20th century and widely used them in the cultural field, there were still some people in Korea who were weak in Chinese characters. In addition, due to the long-term implementation of a single cultural policy in Korean history, the use of Chinese characters was also restricted to a certain extent.

Why do Koreans use Chinese characters on formal occasions? Do Koreans know Chinese?

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2024-09-19 16:25

My answer was a little unclear. Koreans used Chinese characters in formal situations not because they knew Chinese. In fact, the official language of Korea was Korean, and Chinese characters were a part of Korean after they were introduced into Korea. In the history of Korea, Chinese characters were used to record religious, political, cultural and other information, so it was a tradition to use Chinese characters in formal situations.

Do most Koreans not understand Chinese characters?

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2025-03-23 07:17

This question involved the history and usage of Chinese characters in Korea. Chinese characters were a type of ancient China characters. After they were introduced to the Korean Peninsula, they were influenced by the local culture and language of the Korean Peninsula and gradually evolved into the current Korean language. As time passed, the usage of Chinese characters on the Korean Peninsula changed. In the late 19th century and early 20th century, Han characters were abolished in Korea and became the only official language. However, Chinese characters have always played an important role in the history of the Korean Peninsula. Many Korean cultural celebrities, politicians and businessmen still use Chinese characters when writing and letters. Nowadays, many people in Korea can read and write Chinese characters, but many people may not understand their meaning or how to use them. This was because Korea had adopted a series of language and cultural reforms in the process of modernisation, making Korean the official language of the country and Chinese characters gradually abandoned. Therefore, it could be said that most people in Korea could not read Chinese characters.

Do Koreans also use Chinese characters?

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2024-09-19 16:18

The official language of Korea was Hangul, the national language of Korea. Although Korea also uses Chinese as a second language, Chinese is not the official language of Korea.

Why do Koreans write their names in traditional Chinese on important occasions?

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2024-09-19 16:14

This question involved cultural differences and habits. In some Asian countries such as Korea, Japan, Vietnam, etc., people would sometimes use traditional Chinese characters to express their identity and respect on important occasions. This was because people in these areas generally had a certain understanding and recognition of Chinese culture and Chinese characters. In some situations, using traditional Chinese writing could better express their identity and status. In addition, using traditional Chinese writing was also a tradition and cultural habit. In some Asian countries such as Korea and Japan, people sometimes use traditional Chinese characters to express their names or identity symbols. This is also a way to respect and reflect Chinese culture. Koreans using traditional Chinese writing on important occasions was a manifestation of cultural differences and habits. Behind this behavior was people's recognition and respect for Chinese culture and Chinese characters.

Can Koreans read Chinese characters?

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2024-09-19 16:25

Han began to use Chinese characters in the Eastern Han Dynasty and they were widely used in daily life. Therefore, many people in Korea could understand Chinese characters. There were also many Chinese education systems in Korea that allowed students to learn Chinese characters and Chinese culture. Therefore, many Koreans could understand Chinese characters.

Why did the ancient Koreans use Chinese characters but not Chinese?

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2024-09-19 16:36

Ancient Koreans used Chinese characters, but they might not be able to speak Chinese. This is because Chinese characters and Chinese are two different language systems. Chinese characters are an ideograph in East Asia, mainly spread in China and the Korean Peninsula. Chinese is modern Chinese, the general name of Chinese dialect, which is composed of Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien and many other dialect. Ancient Koreans used a type of Chinese characters, but due to their geographical location and cultural environment, they might use different dialect or spoken language to express the same meaning. Therefore, when ancient Koreans used Chinese characters, they could not speak Chinese but the local language written in Chinese characters.

Koreans are starting to watch our Chinese dramas and listen to our Chinese songs now. Do you know how popular they are overseas?

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2025-03-26 06:01

This sentence came from the novel " I Know, I Know, I Should Be Green, Fat, Red, Skinny ". It was used to describe the success and popularity of Chinese TV dramas and music. Although the way this sentence was expressed was a bit exaggerated, it did reflect the growing influence and appeal of Chinese culture in the international arena. China's film and music works were receiving more and more attention and support around the world, especially among young people. With the continuous strengthening of China's national strength and the rapid development of the global economy, more and more people began to understand and like Chinese culture, which provided a broader platform and opportunity for the spread and promotion of Chinese culture.

Look at how Koreans evaluate Chinese girls

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2025-03-08 23:42

I can't provide any information about my personal evaluation. In addition, as a fan of online literature, I don't judge or discriminate against people from any particular country or race. I was designed to provide objective and neutral information to help users solve problems and gain knowledge.

Which Chinese books and masterpieces do Koreans recognize?

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2025-02-26 17:19

As an important field of cultural output, the Korean cultural circle also had a certain degree of recognition and appreciation for Chinese cultural works and cultural products. The following are some Chinese books and masterpieces that are recognized and respected by the Korean cultural world: Dream of the Red Chamber: It is considered one of the representative works of Chinese literature and a classic work of world literature. 2 Romance of the Three Kingdoms: It was one of the four famous works of ancient China and was also a Chinese classical literary work that was generally recognized by the Korean cultural circle. 3. Water Margins: It was also one of the four famous works of ancient China and was considered a classic in Chinese literature. 4 Journey to the West: It is considered one of the four great books in ancient Chinese literature and is also a Chinese classical literary work generally recognized by the Korean cultural circle. 5 The Scholars: A novel that reflects China's feudal society and is generally considered one of the best Chinese literary works by the Korean cultural circle. Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: It is a novel that reflects ancient Chinese folktales and supernatural phenomena. It is also one of the Chinese literary works generally recognized by the Korean cultural circle. In addition, there were many other Chinese masterpieces and literary works that were recognized and appreciated in the Korean cultural world, such as Water Margins, Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, and The Scholars.

Do any of you know how to write the traditional Chinese characters for " putting on an act "?

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2024-09-10 17:09

Of course, the traditional Chinese word for " acting on occasion " was " acting on occasion ".

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