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TOPIK 4noun

폭염

pogyeom [포겸]

폭염이 · 폭염을

heat wave, scorching heat

Example

폭염 주의보가 내려졌으니 낮에는 외출을 피하세요.

A heat advisory has been issued, so avoid going out during the day.

Word parts

폭 violent염 heat

Literally 'violent heat'.

Good to know

Pronounced [포겸]: the batchim ㄱ carries over to the next syllable.