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황사

hwangsa

황사가 · 황사를

yellow dust (spring sandstorms)

Example

봄에는 황사 때문에 하늘이 노랗게 보여요.

In spring the sky looks yellow because of yellow dust.

Word parts

황 yellow사 sand

Literally 'yellow sand,' blown in from deserts each spring.