Korean

풍습
Meaning: custom; tradition
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

風
習

Example sentences

There are many special customs in our country.
동짓날에는 팥죽을 끓여 먹는 풍습이 있다.
On Winter Solstice, there is a custom of boiling and eating red bean porridge.
구가의 명칭은 개를 신성하게 여긴 부족의 풍습에서 비롯되었다.
The name Guga originated from the customs of a tribe that held dogs sacred.
한국에서는 생일날 아침에 미역국을 먹는 풍습이 있다.
In Korea, there is a custom of eating seaweed soup on the morning of one's birthday.
동짓날에는 따뜻한 팥죽을 먹는 풍습이 있다.
There is a custom of eating warm red bean porridge on Dongji (the winter solstice).

Usage Notes

Refers to established practices or traditions within a society or culture.

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