Appendix · Additional Notes
HANGUL, The Cosmic Philosophy · p.287 / 428
Therefore, the pronunciation of dong is represented by the
combination of deok + hong (덕홍). It is 동 in Hangul.
The Fanqie method is linked to the principles of Yin and
Yang in Chinese phonology. In contrast, Hangul is
structured with Cheotgakkeut (첫가끝: initial, medial, and
final sounds), reflecting the Balk-I-Eo philosophy of
Hasattang(the Three Philosophy: Heaven, Human, Earth).
5. Initial consonants for representing Chinese characters
There are initial sounds present in the Eonhae version of
Hunminjeongeum that are not included in the original
Haeryebon. Although Jeongeum was designed to represent
all sounds, the Eonhae version reflects the additional
phonetic considerations of Chinese pronunciation, given the
influence of Chinese culture during that era.
The Eonhae version of Hunminjeongeum is a Korean
interpretation of the original Haeryebon written by King
Sejong. What is commonly referred to as Hunminjeongeum
Eonhaebon is included in the preface of Worinseokbo.
Unlike the Haeryebon, the Eonhae version contains
additional initial sounds specifically to capture Chinese
phonetics.
In the explanation of Hunminjeongeum Eonhaebon, the
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