Korean Go Pronunciation Guide247

Go (바둑), a strategy board game originating in China, has been enjoyed in Korea for centuries. The Korean pronunciation of Go terms can be quite different from the Chinese pronunciation, and it is important to be familiar with the Korean pronunciations in order to communicate effectively with Korean Go players.

In this guide, we will provide a comprehensive overview of the Korean Go pronunciation rules. We will cover the pronunciation of individual characters, as well as the pronunciation of Go terms and phrases. By the end of this guide, you will be able to confidently pronounce Korean Go terms and communicate effectively with Korean Go players.

Pronunciation of Individual Characters

The Korean alphabet (Hangul) consists of 24 basic consonants and 28 basic vowels. The consonants are divided into two groups: unaspirated and aspirated. The unaspirated consonants are pronounced without any puff of air, while the aspirated consonants are pronounced with a puff of air.

The vowels are divided into two groups: short and long. The short vowels are pronounced quickly, while the long vowels are pronounced more slowly.

The following table shows the Korean consonant and vowel sounds:| Consonant | Pronunciation | Vowel | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ㄱ | g | ㅏ | a |
| ㄴ | n | ㅑ | ya |
| ㄷ | d | ㅓ | eo |
| ㄹ | r | ㅕ | yeo |
| ㅁ | m | ㅗ | o |
| ㅂ | b | ㅛ | yo |
| ㅅ | s | ㅜ | u |
| ㅇ | ng | ㅠ | yu |
| ㅈ | j | ㅡ | eu |
| ㅊ | ch | ㅣ | i |
| ㅋ | k | | |
| ㅌ | t | | |
| ㅍ | p | | |
| ㅎ | h | | |

Pronunciation of Go Terms

The following are some common Go terms and their Korean pronunciations:| Go Term | Chinese Pronunciation | Korean Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Black |  黑 | 흑 |
| White |  白 | 백 |
| Stone |  子 | 돌 |
| Board |  盘 | 판 |
| Move |  着 | 수 |
| Capture |  吃 | 먹다 |
| Check |  劫 | 샤크 |
| Checkmate |  死 | 죽다 |
| Win |  胜 | 이기다 |
| Lose |  负 | 지다 |
| Draw |  和 | 비김 |

Pronunciation of Go Phrases

The following are some common Go phrases and their Korean pronunciations:| Go Phrase | Chinese Pronunciation | Korean Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Pass |  过 | 넘다 |
| Resign |  认输 | 사퇴하다 |
| Count the stones |  数子 | 돌 세다 |
| Place a stone |  落子 | 돌 내다 |
| Capture a stone |  吃子 | 돌 먹다 |
| Check the opponent's king |  打吃 | 샤크 주다 |
| Checkmate the opponent's king |  将死 | 샤크 마무리하다 |
| Win the game |  胜棋 | 이기다 |
| Lose the game |  负棋 | 지다 |
| Draw the game |  和棋 | 비기다 |

2024-11-21

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