Should We Learn Hanja(한자)[漢字]?

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What are 한자(漢字)?

Shortly after you begin studying you may come across the statistic that 70%  words used in the Korean language are of Chinese origin. These were originally represented by Chinese characters. This logo graphic writing system was invented thousands of years ago and have continuously developed as more concepts needed to be expressed.

Initially only used by the higher classes due to lack of public education. In the current age it is easy for many in the developed world to spend time on learning the characters due to an abundance of information and resources available via the internet.

Talk to Me in Korean Hanja (Word Builder) Reference List [Level 3-9]

From level 3 to 9 TTMIK have lessons based around a single Hanja where they show examples of words that use that Hanja. You can see my thoughts on TTMIK's Hanja guide in my TTMIK curriculum and book review. I have also compiled a Hanja deck from a book called 날로 먹는 한자 that contains almost 2000 Hanja.

• TTMIK Grammar points list
• Advanced idiomatic expressions list