HALLYU

What Does HALLYU Mean in a Text?

HALLYU means "Korean Wave."

The Korean word HALLYU literally means "Korean wave." It is used to refer to the phenomenal growth of South Korean pop culture, entertainment, and food.

Examples of HALLYU are the popularity of K-pop bands, such as BTS , and the widespread adoption of Korean words, such as "Daebak" (Awesome!).

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meaning of HALLYU

"Korean Wave"

Summary of Key Points

"Korean Wave" is the most common definition for HALLYU on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
HALLYU
Definition:Korean Wave
Type:Word
Guessability:guessability level 4

4: Difficult to guess

Typical Users:typical user
Adults and Teenagers

Example of HALLYU Used in a Text

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