Korean

기온
Meaning: temperature (atmospheric)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

氣
溫

Example sentences

Today's high temperature in Seoul is 25 degrees.
낮 기온이 영상으로 올랐다.
The daytime temperature rose above zero.
최근 기온 상승으로 인해 얼음이 빨리 녹고 있다.
Ice is melting quickly due to the recent rise in temperature.
밤새 기온이 뚝 떨어졌다
The temperature dropped suddenly overnight.
기온이 급격히 떨어져서 사람들이 옷을 두껍게 입었다.
The temperature dropped sharply, so people dressed warmly.
기온이 올라가면 타이어 내부의 공기가 팽창한다.
When the temperature rises, the air inside the tires expands.
오늘은 낮 최고 기온이 섭씨 30도까지 올랐다.
Today's highest daytime temperature rose to 30 degrees Celsius.
지구 온난화로 인해 세계의 기온이 높아지고 있다.
Due to global warming, world temperatures are rising.
오늘 아침 최저 기온은 영하 5도였다.
This morning's lowest temperature was minus 5 degrees Celsius.
여름철에는 기온과 습도가 높아 불쾌지수가 자주 올라간다.
In summer, the discomfort index often rises due to high temperature and humidity.

Usage Notes

Specifically refers to the air temperature, as opposed to body temperature (체온).

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