Korean word

화창하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwachanghada

Meaning

  • adjectivesunny

Example

오늘은 날씨가 화창해요.o neu reun nal ssi ga hwa chang hae yo

The weather is sunny today.

Illustration for 화창하다 (sunny)

More examples

등산하기 좋은 화창한 날이에요.teung san ha gi cho eun hwa chang han na ri e yo

It's a sunny day that's good for hiking.

Core concept

A clear sky with bright sunshine that gives the day a cheerful, comfortable feel.

Common phrases

  • 날씨가 화창하다nal ssi ga hwa chang ha da

    sunny weather

  • 화창한 날hwa chang han nal

    sunny day

  • 화창한 오후hwa chang han o hu

    sunny afternoon

Similar words

맑다maktta: The sky is free of clouds and haze, so distant things are easy to see.
쾌청하다kwaecheonghada: Exceptionally clear weather feels fresh and invigorating.

Definition in Korean

하늘이 맑고 햇빛이 밝아 기분 좋은 날씨를 이르는 말.ha neu ri mal kko haet ppi chi pal ga ki bun cho eun nal ssi reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word is built from a Sino-Korean base linked with harmony and openness plus a Korean element that forms an adjective.

Usage tips

  • This word helps distinguish pleasant weather talk from English expressions that use sunshine to describe a cheerful person.

Opposites

Related words

  • 화창함hwachanghamsunninessnoun
  • 화창하게hwachanghagesunnilyadverb

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