Letter by letter: 친구
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 친구 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 친 | ㅊ + ㅣ + ㄴ | ㅊ ch, ㅣ i, ㄴ n (at the end) |
| 구 | ㄱ + ㅜ | ㄱ g / k, ㅜ u |
New to the letters? Tap through the Hangul chart to hear each one.
How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
CㅊLㅣSㄴRㄱNㅜ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
Learn all the core 100 words words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the core 100 words in Korean page.
Frequently asked questions
What is "friend" in Korean?
친구 (chingu).
How do you pronounce 친구?
It sounds like "chingu".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20