Korean

폭설
Meaning: heavy snow; snowstorm; blizzard
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

暴
雪

Example sentences

Due to heavy snow, all train operations were suspended.
폭설로 인해 비행기 출발이 지연되었습니다.
Due to heavy snow, the flight departure was delayed.
폭설로 인해 교통이 마비되었다.
Traffic was paralyzed due to the heavy snow.
폭설로 길이 끊겼다.
The road was cut off by the heavy snow.
등산객들이 폭설로 인해 산에서 조난을 당했다。
The hikers were stranded in the mountains due to heavy snow.
폭설로 인해 마을이 며칠째 고립 상태에 놓였습니다.
Due to heavy snow, the village has been in a state of isolation for several days.

Usage Notes

Refers to a large amount of snow falling suddenly and heavily.

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