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15 words
Korean word
자연현상
Pronunciation
Romanizationchayeonhyeonsang
Meaning
- nounnatural phenomenon
Example
지진이나 폭풍 같은 자연현상은 예측하기 어렵다.chi ji ni na pok pung ka teun cha yeon hyeon sang eun ye cheu ka gi eo ryeop tta
Natural phenomena such as earthquakes and storms are difficult to predict.
More examples
자연현상의 영향은 지역에 따라 다르다.cha yeon hyeon sang ui yeong hyang eun chi yeo ge tta ra ta reu da
The effects of natural phenomena vary by region.
Core concept
A physical or biological change that occurs in nature independently of human activity.
Common phrases
자연현상 영향cha yeon hyeon sang yeong hyang
effects of natural phenomena
자연현상 피해cha yeon hyeon sang pi hae
damage caused by natural phenomena
Similar words
날씨nalssi: The conditions outside at a particular time, such as the temperature, clouds, wind, and rain.
기상현상kisanghyeonsang: A phenomenon produced by activity in the atmosphere, such as rain, wind, or lightning.
자연재해chayeonjaehae: A disaster caused by natural forces that results in harm to people or property.
Definition in Korean
자연현상은 인간의 활동과 관계없이 자연에서 발생하는 물리적·생물학적 변화나 사건을 말한다.cha yeon hyeon sang eun in ga nui hwal dong gwa kwan gye eop ssi cha yeo ne seo pal saeng ha neun mul li jeok saeng mul hak jjeok pyeon hwa na sa geo neul mal han da
Word origin
자연현상 (jayeonhyeonsang, "natural phenomenon") is a Sino-Korean compound joining 자연 (jayeon, "nature") and 현상 (hyeonsang, "phenomenon").
Usage tips
- This broad term suits academic or formal discussion, while everyday conversation usually names the specific weather or event instead.
Opposites
- 인공현상ingonghyeonsangartificial phenomenonnoun
Related words
- 자연재해chayeonjaehaenatural disasternoun
- 자연보호chayeonbohonature conservationnoun