Korean uses two different words here: 형 (said by a male) and 오빠 (said by a female). Pick the one that matches who is speaking or what you mean.
Letter by letter: 형
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 형 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 형 | ㅎ + ㅕ + ㅇ | ㅎ h, ㅕ yeo, ㅇ ng (at the end) |
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:
GㅎUㅕDㅇ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
Learn all the family words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the family in Korean page.
Frequently asked questions
What is "older brother" in Korean?
형 (hyeong); 오빠 (oppa).
How do you pronounce 형?
It sounds like "hyeong".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20