U+3141 "ㅁ" Hangul Letter Mieum Unicode Character

U+3141 "ㅁ" Hangul Letter Mieum is a basic consonant in the Korean Hangul alphabet, representing the sound /m/ as in the English word "moon". Its shape symbolically evokes the outline of a mouth, aligning with the traditional linguistic principles of Hangul's creation in the 15th century, where consonants were designed to mimic the speech organs involved in their pronunciation. As one of the fourteen fundamental consonants, mieum is essential for forming Korean syllables, appearing in both initial and final positions within syllable blocks, and it serves as a foundational character for learners of the Korean language.