삼한사온
"3 cold 4 warm days pattern"
Korean word for 3 cold 4 warm days pattern
☀Weather
Weather and climate vocabulary
Pronunciation Guide
삼한사온[samhansaon]
English Translation
3 cold 4 warm days pattern
Meaning & Usage
A traditional Korean winter weather pattern where 3 cold days are followed by 4 warm days in a repeating cycle. Written as 三寒四溫 in Chinese characters, this pattern is caused by the Siberian high-pressure system's influence on the Korean Peninsula. While it was traditionally a hallmark of Korean winters, climate change has made this pattern less predictable in recent years. It remains a commonly used expression in everyday winter conversation.
Learning Tips
- 💡This is an advanced expression. Pay attention to formality levels and nuances.
- 💡Nouns are often followed by particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) to indicate their role.
- 💡Weather is a common conversation starter in Korea, just like in many cultures.
Difficulty:Advanced (TOPIK 5-6)
Example Sentences
Beginner
How is the 3 cold 4 warm days pattern today?
Intermediate
I heard about the 3 cold 4 warm days pattern on the news.
Advanced
In Korea, the food people eat changes depending on the 3 cold 4 warm days pattern.
Master
Knowing various Korean expressions related to 3 cold 4 warm days pattern makes daily conversation more natural.
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