Letter by letter: 빨간색
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 빨간색 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 빨 | ㅃ + ㅏ + ㄹ | ㅃ pp, ㅏ a, ㄹ l (at the end) |
| 간 | ㄱ + ㅏ + ㄴ | ㄱ g / k, ㅏ a, ㄴ n (at the end) |
| 색 | ㅅ + ㅐ + ㄱ | ㅅ s, ㅐ ae, ㄱ k (at the end) |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
Shift+QㅃKㅏFㄹRㄱKㅏSㄴTㅅOㅐRㄱ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "red" in Korean?
빨간색 (ppalgansaek).
How do you pronounce 빨간색?
It sounds like "ppalgansaek".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20