Learn Korean vocabulary easily and effectively through Hanja!
This book, the revised edition of “Useful Chinese Characters for Learners of Korean,” has been designed to allow beginner and intermediate Korean-language learners to expand their Korean vocabulary in diverse ways by learning Hanja. Each chapter includes 10 to 12 Hanja, and Hanja-based vocabulary that is frequently seen in intermediate Korean is presented along with example sentences in order to increase learning efficiency.
Of note, in the revised edition, the target Hanja-based vocabulary and example sentences in each chapter have been recorded by professional voice actors so that they can be instantly checked via QR code, and the formation of the intermediate vocabulary in particular can be naturally remembered through these sound clips. Additionally, a supplementary handwriting workbook has been included so that learners can have sufficient practice in writing the beginner and intermediate target vocabulary learned in the main text. By repeatedly listening to and writing the Hanja-based vocabulary in context, learners can naturally come to understand and memorize various Hanja-based words.

▪ Carefully selected Hanja to help expand Korean vocabulary!
From among the basic Hanja, characters were chosen with a focus on those that provide a large contribution to expanding Korean vocabulary; these have been divided by topic, increasing learning efficiency through their interrelatedness. The meaning of each Hanja and Hanja-based vocabulary word is presented along with an English translation to improve understanding.

▪ Master the basics and the expansion of Hanja all in one!
In the basic edition, basic Hanja and their fundamental principles are learned, and in the expanded edition, the organization and coinage of Hanja-based vocabulary are learned on the background of those basics in order to further develop understanding.

▪ Provides audio recording files of target Hanja-based vocabulary and example sentences!
Readers can learn how Hanja are used in Korean vocabulary in a highly realistic context. By listening to sound files of the target Hanja and example sentences recorded by professional voice actors, readers can learn the precise pronunciation and intonation all at once, improving Korean communication skills.

▪ Naturally memorize Hanja through sufficient writing practice!
A supplementary handwriting workbook has been included so that learners can have sufficient practice in writing the beginner and intermediate target Hanja-based vocabulary learned in the main text. By repeatedly listening to and writing the Hanja-based vocabulary in context, learners can naturally come to understand and memorize various Hanja-based words.  

* Table of contents 

Introduction 4
How to Use This Book 6
Table of Contents 10
Let’s Learn Hanja 14

Beginner

01 숫자 Numbers 18
02 날짜와 요일 Dates and Days of the Week 24
03 크기와 위치 Sizes and Positions 30
04 방향 Directions 36
05 자연과 인간 Nature and People 42
06 신체 Body Parts 48
07 색깔과 사물 Colors and Basic Objects 54
08 계절과 날씨 Seasons and Weather 60
09 동물과 식물 Animals and Plants 66
10 가족 Family 72
11 학교 School 78
12 시간 Times 84

Intermediate

01 人生 Life 92
02 敎育 Education 98
03 性格 Personality 104
04 經濟 Economy 110
05 職業 Jobs 116
06 交通 Transportation 122
07 大衆文化 Popular Culture 128
08 傳 統文化 Cultural Heritage 134
09 旅行 Travel 140
10 學問 Learning 146
11 言語 Language 152
12 科學 Science 158
13 부수 I Main RadicalⅠ 164
14 부수 II Main RadicalⅡ 168

Appendix

Answer 174
Index 181