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Day 10: Counting with Sino-Korean Numbers – Learn Numbers for Dates, Money, and More

  Day 10: Counting with Sino-Korean Numbers – Learn Numbers for Dates, Money, and More Welcome to Day 10 of your Korean language journey! Today, we’re going to learn how to count using Sino-Korean numbers . While you’ve already learned native Korean numbers (for counting people, things, and ages), Sino-Korean numbers are used in a variety of other contexts. These include counting money, telling time, and expressing dates. Understanding both systems is essential for mastering the Korean language, as each number system is used in different situations. What Are Sino-Korean Numbers? (한자 숫자란 무엇인가요?) Sino-Korean numbers are numbers that are derived from Chinese characters (한자, Hanja) and are used in Korean for a variety of practical purposes. They are more commonly used for things like: Counting money Dates Times Telephone numbers Street addresses Mathematical terms Unlike native Korean numbers, which are used for everyday counting, Sino-Korean numbers are use...