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TOPIK 5noun

해학

haehak

해학이 · 해학을

humor, wit (warm and good-natured)

Example

판소리에는 서민들의 해학이 잘 담겨 있어요.

Pansori captures the humor of ordinary people well.

Word parts

해 harmonize학 joke

Literally 'harmonious joking' — gentle, affectionate humor rather than biting mockery.