唱

Phono-semantic compound:

口 (입 구, “mouth”) — denotes vocal expression, speech, singing.

昌 (창성할 창, “prosper, bright”) — provides sound, also implies clear and resonant voice.

Thus, the character literally means “to produce a clear voice with the mouth,” i.e., to sing or chant.

In Korean traditional music, refers to vocal performance (e.g., in 판소리).

唱歌 (창가) — to sing a song

合唱 (합창) — chorus, singing together

獨唱 (독창) — solo singing

唱片 (창편) — record, album

唱和 (창화) — antiphonal singing, poetic exchange

誯 (with 言 instead of 口).