Korean word

초봄

Pronunciation

Romanizationchobom

Meaning

  • nounearly spring

Example

초봄에는 밖이 아직 쌀쌀하다.cho bo me neun pa kki a jik ssal ssal ha da

In early spring, it is still chilly outside.

Illustration for 초봄 (early spring)

More examples

초봄에는 꽃이 피기 시작해요.cho bo me neun kko chi pi gi si ja kae yo

In early spring, flowers begin to bloom.

Core concept

The opening stretch of spring, when mild days still come with lingering cold.

Common phrases

  • 초봄 날씨cho bom nal ssi

    early spring weather

  • 초봄 꽃cho bom kkot

    early spring flowers

Similar words

봄pom: The season when the cold fades and plants awaken with fresh growth.
이른 봄ireun pom: The beginning of spring is a time when the weather is gradually becoming warmer.

Definition in Korean

초봄은 봄의 초입으로 낮과 밤의 기온차가 크고 아직 쌀쌀한 날들이 남아 있는 계절의 첫 부분을 이르는 말이다.cho bo meun po mui cho i beu ro nat kkwa pa mui ki on cha ga keu go a jik ssal ssal han nal deu ri na ma in neun kye jeo rui cheot pu bu neul i reu neun ma ri da

Word origin

The word combines a Sino-Korean element meaning first with the native Korean word for spring.

Usage tips

  • It often appears in weather and clothing talk because a coat may still be useful during this part of the year.

Opposites

Related words

  • 봄철pomcheolspringtimenoun
  • 초봄철chobomcheolearly springtimenoun

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