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    The noun 韩 (Hán) for "Korean"

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    Structure

    韩 + Noun

    Explanation

    韩 (Hán) is a shortened form meaning "Korean," used as a prefix in compound words to refer to things related to Korea. It appears in terms like 韩语 (Korean language) and 韩国 (South Korea). In modern usage, it typically refers to South Korea unless otherwise specified.

    Examples

    • 最近韩剧在中国特别受欢迎。

      Zuìjìn Hánjù zài Zhōngguó tèbié shòu huānyíng.

      Korean dramas have been especially popular in China recently.

    • 她去韩国旅游了一周，买了好多韩妆回来。

      Tā qù Hánguó lǚyóu le yī zhōu, mǎi le hǎo duō Hánzhuāng huílai.

      She traveled to South Korea for a week and brought back a lot of Korean cosmetics.

    • 这家餐厅的韩式烤肉味道很正宗。

      Zhè jiā cāntīng de Hánshì kǎoròu wèidào hěn zhèngzōng.

      The Korean-style barbecue at this restaurant tastes very authentic.

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