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TOPIK 4noun

환절기

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환절기가 · 환절기를

change of seasons (period)

Example

환절기에는 감기에 걸리기 쉬워요.

It's easy to catch a cold when the seasons change.

Word parts

환 change절 season기 period

Literally 'season-changing period'.

Good to know

환절기 감기 조심하세요 'watch out for colds at the change of season' is a common caring remark; the big gap between day and night temperatures gets the blame.