Korean Dictionary
How to say "Harvest Moon" in Korean
“Harvest Moon” in Korean is 한가위 (pronounced "hangawi").
한가위
hangawi
Usage & Context
한가위 is an archaic Korean name for 추석 that literally means the middle of the great autumn. The harvest moon (보름달) that rises on 한가위 night is celebrated as one of the most beautiful of the year. The phrase 더도 말고 덜도 말고 한가위만 같아라 (May every day be as good as Chuseok) expresses the joyous abundance of the holiday.
Example Sentence
더도 말고 덜도 말고 한가위만 같아라.
May every day be as good as the harvest moon of Chuseok.
How to use 한가위 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Harvest Moon” is 한가위, romanized as hangawi.
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Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation for "한가위" is "hahn-gah-wee." The "han" sounds like "hahn" in "hanky," "ga" is like "gah" in "garden," and "wi" is like "wee" in "week." The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing a traditional family activity during the holiday.
한가위에는 온 가족이 모여 송편을 만들어요.
On Hangawi, the whole family gathers to make songpyeon.
Discussing holiday plans with a friend.
이번 한가위 연휴는 꽤 길어서 여행 가기 좋겠어요.
This Hangawi holiday period is quite long, so it would be good for traveling.
Reflecting on a personal tradition during the holiday.
한가위 보름달을 보며 소원을 빌었어요.
I made a wish while looking at the Hangawi full moon.
Cultural Context
한가위 is an older, more poetic name for Chuseok (추석), one of Korea's two biggest holidays, often referred to as the 'Korean Thanksgiving.' It's a time for families to gather, honor ancestors (차례), and share traditional foods like songpyeon (송편). The phrase '더도 말고 덜도 말고 한가위만 같아라' (May every day be as good as Chuseok) beautifully captures the spirit of abundance and happiness associated with this holiday, often seen in K-dramas when characters return to their hometowns.
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Common Phrases
즐거운 한가위 보내세요!
Have a happy Hangawi!
한가위 잘 보내셨어요?
Did you have a good Hangawi?
한가위 음식
Hangawi food
Related Expressions
추석
Chuseok
Korean Thanksgiving, the more common name
송편
songpyeon
Traditional rice cakes eaten during Chuseok
보름달
boreumdal
Full moon, especially significant during Hangawi
차례
charye
Ancestral rites performed during Chuseok
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