Letter by letter: 치킨
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 치킨 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 치 | ㅊ + ㅣ | ㅊ ch, ㅣ i |
| 킨 | ㅋ + ㅣ + ㄴ | ㅋ k, ㅣ i, ㄴ n (at the end) |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
CㅊLㅣZㅋLㅣSㄴ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
Learn all the food and drinks words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the food and drinks in Korean page.
Frequently asked questions
What is "fried chicken" in Korean?
치킨 (chikin).
How do you pronounce 치킨?
It sounds like "chikin".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20