Sino-Korean Numbers

Before jumping into learning about the Sino-Korean number system, it is very important to understand when it is used.

The Sino-Korean number system is essential in various formal and specific contexts, while the native Korean number system is often used in everyday situations and informal counting. Understanding when to use each system is crucial for effective communication in Korean.

The Sino-Korean Number System is used in various contexts within the Korean language. Here are the primary situations where it is commonly employed:

1. Counting and Mathematics

• Used for counting objects, especially when the quantity is large.

• Commonly used in mathematical operations and calculations.

2. Dates and Time

• Used for expressing dates, such as the year, month, and day.

• Used when telling time, particularly for hours.

3. Money

• Used to express prices and monetary amounts.

4. Measurements

• Commonly used in measurements, such as height, weight, and distance.

5. Age

• Used to state age in formal contexts.

6. Formal Situations

• Often used in formal writing and speeches.

7. Scientific and Technical Contexts

• Used in academic and scientific settings for precision.

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공부하자! - Let's learn!

0	1	2	3	4
영/공	일	이	삼	사
5	6	7	8	9
오	육	칠	팔	구
10	11	12	13	14
십	십일	십이	십삼	십사
20	30	40	41	42
이십	삼십	사십	사십일	사십이
100	200	300	302	340
백	이백	삼백	삼백이	삼백사십
1,000	2,000	10,000	100,000	1,000,000
천	이천	만	십만	백만

Korean Tips!

To form larger numbers, combine the bigger numbers with the smaller numbers.

For example, if you want to say 17, combine the 10 (십) + 7 (칠) = 십칠.

• 10s: Combine 십 with numbers 1-9. For example, 21 is 이십일 .

• 100s: Use 백 for hundreds. For example, 300 is 삼백.

• 1,000s: Use 천 for thousands. For example, 4,000 is 사천.

• 10,000s: Use 만 for ten thousands. For example, 20,000 is 이만.

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