In Korean, syllables are written in blocks, with each block containing at least one consonant and one vowel. Some syllables may have additional consonants or vowels, but the basic structure is a consonant-vowel combination.

For example, the syllable "가" (ga) is written with a single consonant "ㄱ" (g) and a single vowel "ㅏ" (a). The syllable "김" (gim) is written with the consonants "ㄱ" (g) and "ㅁ" (m), and the vowel "ㅣ" (i).

Syllables are an important aspect of the Korean language because they form the basis for the written language and are used to represent the sounds of spoken Korean. Understanding syllables is essential for learning to read and write Korean, as well as for understanding how Korean words are pronounced.

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In Korean, letters are not written one after another but are grouped into syllables, which can have two to four letters.

Understanding how letters are grouped into syllables is crucial for accurately reading and writing Korean words, as it determines the order in which the letters should be read or written. However, you do not have to worry about figuring out how to arrange the letters into syllables on your own. In Korean words, letters are already organized into syllables and it is not possible to move letters from one syllable to another.

In the next lesson, you will learn about syllable blocks.