Appendix · Guide & Notice

improves its readability.
    This new approach is meaningful as it reinterprets the
    principles and philosophy of Hunminjeongeum and attempts
    to develop them in a way that fits the modern era.


    6. Order of consonant root letters: ㅇ ㅅ ㅁ ㄴ ㄱ

    The principle of translation is to adhere as closely as possible
    to the original content of Jeongeum. However, for better
    understanding, interpretative translation and additional
    explanations have been included.
    In Jeongeum, the order of initial sounds follows the principle
    of Daum as ㄱ ㄴ ㅁ ㅅ ㅇ. King Sejong, with profound
    understanding of East Asian phonology and traditional
    philosophy, created the world's most advanced writing
    system based on this deep knowledge.
    For the explanation of initial sounds, an inverted order of
    the traditional sequence reflecting ㅇ ㅅ ㅁ is suggested. This
    order aligns with the Hatangsa principle for vowels and is
    more intuitive for learning and self-discovery of Hangul.
    Therefore, the proposed order based on Daum is ㅇ ㅅ ㅁ ㄴ
    ㄱ, and this sequence is applied consistently throughout the
    explanations.



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