> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pensiv.so/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 10.1.3 Improve precision with Hanja search

> Type in Hangul, see candidate list, apply choice, when to use it

Hanja search **finds Hanja (Chinese characters)** that match the Hangul you type and helps you use the right character in context.

Useful when you need to **disambiguate** words that share the same reading.

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## How do I open it?

Open the Hanja search window from the toolbar or with **F9**.

![Hanja search window](https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/24100a87-f568-4119-8737-ecdd32e8de5c/52aba1ba-ea1e-44a0-b575-efbfcc1a4c2f/image.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256\&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD\&X-Amz-Credential=ASIAZI2LB466TWWXOX23%2F20260228%2Fus-west-2%2Fs3%2Faws4_request\&X-Amz-Date=20260228T215645Z\&X-Amz-Expires=3600\&X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEJX%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCXVzLXdlc3QtMiJHMEUCIQD2oZezsT%2B8xSKEJbqbcPEQEQzQYWXY4ZZ9apvWbi65swIgGhChOq4B9vomSbbZqm37yJ0bNBrOAe%2FHw%2FqJSA0JBYAq%2FwMIXhAAGgw2Mzc0MjMxODM4MDUiDFGNFoa9zetF2uNqoircA8WOKTyrA82m9UvgrgEweo0jsHGLm0WBBIBV2TS%2FXJdkRbCyAFq%2FGaEk5rv%2BxzjzqQqDiOBRdm85MBTgorElptAsnr58fW%2BxppnvCieOcI2diphNNrbZ9%2B7C7GLFMJec6dKknxfLvz6JdPz875wbfFUBOS5eOc92z74lpAG5WZAritnsI5uQRqK%2Fl%2FvqUo1XdQ6WSexuta2xldptgYOOCW5X6XpC3lJaUVcV5AakXebILDEuT2cdyJeQt3L1TA9LTq7xxSRSZMzLM%2BKaBmSC0taESDPPIeEE%2FfNmNy1D78gSpX%2FCE%2FiGJDqNGg3f6kG4UEMVhv%2FQ6li7urSeSVXlJHwsdF3uS3W%2BuW6eItLJ4xBKtVXNxpLnhaLY72EaPx69e%2BF0QV9MyQWYw2AHO%2BL5xkl4QPnIQRLkLYbYsFiSirRZYHosqCLubp0DH6mdHi4S8BT3lKfOl%2ByT5eFxjpRA35eFOeiEAqFUEC8%2FKDnWvQICFcTj8ZMCQLHnXDuafa2d4FzpoCNLiQFFNkiHSuBNc4ksmZliihgA3F0f0FpyC4CQ99N8twGl4wC5YYrOgvJpHjnjJr04fNzRvH4ODDubQZXdWeIKnnh1xW9Y8bWSrcAR6KMIsvTXycDgGpEwMOSrjc0GOqUBIdPpMpjMQGYUaCA3m%2FTRtTEi4MDKviejJ06yMjoIr5OI8%2F0R1E6UHAL3JvxdJushyDH4zC6H7NijujURXwY830pX0sn9iNXbksR5%2BUJQqPOHB9YLTEC%2FS02LAHKyEOM52kaFjTuPrrg%2FZL0V3e4RLcMOAj7nKqH9Frhp%2F8NlTd2goGC6tOUXmGMtcYiDOVeXoPZGRysj%2BmKY3xBXgPLbpRce7GAh\&X-Amz-Signature=0e9fdc4eef6c8734359b78d56f3b7e1a80be373170c84cdb785639cf3c546080\&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host\&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED\&x-id=GetObject)

A window opens with a prompt like:

> Enter the Hangul text to convert to Hanja…

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## How to use it

### 1. Enter Hangul

Type the word you want to convert.

![Hangul input example](https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/24100a87-f568-4119-8737-ecdd32e8de5c/da40b3d8-52ae-4f99-9358-5320be4772c0/image.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256\&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD\&X-Amz-Credential=ASIAZI2LB466TWWXOX23%2F20260228%2Fus-west-2%2Fs3%2Faws4_request\&X-Amz-Date=20260228T215645Z\&X-Amz-Expires=3600\&X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEJX%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCXVzLXdlc3QtMiJHMEUCIQD2oZezsT%2B8xSKEJbqbcPEQEQzQYWXY4ZZ9apvWbi65swIgGhChOq4B9vomSbbZqm37yJ0bNBrOAe%2FHw%2FqJSA0JBYAq%2FwMIXhAAGgw2Mzc0MjMxODM4MDUiDFGNFoa9zetF2uNqoircA8WOKTyrA82m9UvgrgEweo0jsHGLm0WBBIBV2TS%2FXJdkRbCyAFq%2FGaEk5rv%2BxzjzqQqDiOBRdm85MBTgorElptAsnr58fW%2BxppnvCieOcI2diphNNrbZ9%2B7C7GLFMJec6dKknxfLvz6JdPz875wbfFUBOS5eOc92z74lpAG5WZAritnsI5uQRqK%2Fl%2FvqUo1XdQ6WSexuta2xldptgYOOCW5X6XpC3lJaUVcV5AakXebILDEuT2cdyJeQt3L1TA9LTq7xxSRSZMzLM%2BKaBmSC0taESDPPIeEE%2FfNmNy1D78gSpX%2FCE%2FiGJDqNGg3f6kG4UEMVhv%2FQ6li7urSeSVXlJHwsdF3uS3W%2BuW6eItLJ4xBKtVXNxpLnhaLY72EaPx69e%2BF0QV9MyQWYw2AHO%2BL5xkl4QPnIQRLkLYbYsFiSirRZYHosqCLubp0DH6mdHi4S8BT3lKfOl%2ByT5eFxjpRA35eFOeiEAqFUEC8%2FKDnWvQICFcTj8ZMCQLHnXDuafa2d4FzpoCNLiQFFNkiHSuBNc4ksmZliihgA3F0f0FpyC4CQ99N8twGl4wC5YYrOgvJpHjnjJr04fNzRvH4ODDubQZXdWeIKnnh1xW9Y8bWSrcAR6KMIsvTXycDgGpEwMOSrjc0GOqUBIdPpMpjMQGYUaCA3m%2FTRtTEi4MDKviejJ06yMjoIr5OI8%2F0R1E6UHAL3JvxdJushyDH4zC6H7NijujURXwY830pX0sn9iNXbksR5%2BUJQqPOHB9YLTEC%2FS02LAHKyEOM52kaFjTuPrrg%2FZL0V3e4RLcMOAj7nKqH9Frhp%2F8NlTd2goGC6tOUXmGMtcYiDOVeXoPZGRysj%2BmKY3xBXgPLbpRce7GAh\&X-Amz-Signature=7d4cc9722d55b685ae7725ce4f52d1354aff45dedbff9e6361e812ca64a7cfe5\&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host\&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED\&x-id=GetObject)

Examples: 복숭아, 검사, 사전

### 2. Check the candidate list

A list of Hanja candidates for that reading appears below.

Examples: 伏虎拳, 搜索, 辭典 / 事前

Same reading can have different meanings; the list shows the right character for the meaning you want.

### 3. Apply your choice

Click the Hanja you want; it’s applied in the document.

You choose the meaning that fits the context.

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## When to use it

Hanja search helps when:

* Writing formal or academic documents
* You need to distinguish homophones
* You want to fix the meaning of a word in the sentence
* You want more weight in titles or keywords

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## How to use it well

### Sharpen meaning

Examples:

* "사전 준비" → 事前 (in advance)
* "국어 사전" → 辭典 (dictionary)

Same sound, clearer meaning.

### Setting and worldbuilding

In fiction or planning docs, use it for names and terms that use Hanja.

### Adjust tone

* Everyday text → add Hanja where it helps
* Formal or academic → use Hanja more

You can tune the tone of the document.

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## What to watch

* Too much Hanja can hurt readability.
* For general readers, use it sparingly.
* Use it only when the meaning is clear.

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## Summary

Hanja search helps you refine meaning.

* Disambiguate homophones
* Fix intended meaning
* Adjust document tone
* Polish formal documents

Use it after spell check when you’re fine-tuning wording.