hwan
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Noun — The unit of currency used in South Korea between 1953 and 1962, before it was replaced by the won.
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Etymology
Borrowed from the Korean word for the currency unit.
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What does “hwan” mean?
The word “hwan” means the unit of currency used in South Korea between 1953 and 1962, before it was replaced by the won. In plain terms, a now-obsolete South Korean currency, replaced by the modern won in 1962.
How do you use “hwan” in a sentence?
Here is “hwan” used in a sentence: “Collectors sometimes seek out old hwan banknotes from the 1950s.”
What part of speech is “hwan”?
“Hwan” is a noun.
Where does the word “hwan” come from?
The word “hwan” comes from Korean. Borrowed from the Korean word for the currency unit.