Korean Dictionary
How to say “Cold wave” in Korean
한파
Hanpa
IntermediateNature
Usage & Context
A sudden severe cold spell. Korean winters can bring 한파 경보 (cold wave warnings) when temperatures plunge dangerously. Siberian cold fronts sweep through Korea bringing extreme cold. 동파 (freezing of pipes) is a common winter concern. Homeless and vulnerable populations face significant risk during 한파 periods.
Example Sentence
한파가 와서 강이 얼었어요. 영하 20도래요.
A cold wave came and the river froze. They say it's minus 20 degrees.
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