Korean word

추위

Pronunciation

Romanizationchuwi

Meaning

  • nouncold

Example

겨울에는 추위에 대비해야 해요.kyeo u re neun chu wi e tae bi hae ya hae yo

In winter, you have to prepare for the cold.

Illustration for 추위 (cold)

More examples

추위를 피하려고 창문을 닫았어요.chu wi reul pi ha ryeo go chang mu neul ta da sseo yo

I shut the window to keep out the cold.

Core concept

The felt cold that comes from low air temperature or chilly surroundings.

Common phrases

  • 추위가 심하다chu wi ga sim ha da

    harsh cold

  • 추위를 피하다chu wi reul pi ha da

    escape the cold

Similar words

추움chuum: A general feeling of cold affecting the body or the area around it.
쌀쌀함ssalssalham: A gentle chill that suggests wearing an extra layer.

Definition in Korean

공기나 기온이 낮아서 느껴지는 차가움이나 그런 기운kong gi na ki o ni na ja seo neu kkyeo ji neun cha ga u mi na keu reon ki un

Word origin

This noun developed from the Korean adjective meaning cold with a noun-forming ending, turning a quality into the condition of coldness.

Usage tips

  • For TOPIK reading, connect this word with winter preparations and weather descriptions, where English often uses a phrase such as the cold instead of one noun.

Opposites

  • 따뜻함ttatteutamwarmthnoun

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