word
Korean
Hallyu
HAL-yoo
/ˈhæljuː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
hallyu
Dictionary meaning
The Korean Wave; the global spread of South Korean culture including K-pop, K-drama, and K-beauty.
History and origin
Korean
Common mispronunciations
hah-LOOHAL-ee-oo
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