Letter by letter: 지하철
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 지하철 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 지 | ㅈ + ㅣ | ㅈ j, ㅣ i |
| 하 | ㅎ + ㅏ | ㅎ h, ㅏ a |
| 철 | ㅊ + ㅓ + ㄹ | ㅊ ch, ㅓ eo, ㄹ l (at the end) |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
WㅈLㅣGㅎKㅏCㅊJㅓFㄹ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "subway" in Korean?
지하철 (jihacheol).
How do you pronounce 지하철?
It sounds like "jihacheol".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20