사계절

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Understanding 사계절

The word 사계절 literally means "four seasons," referring to spring, summer, autumn, and winter. It is commonly used to describe climates, weather patterns, or cultural aspects related to the year’s seasonal changes.

Usage in Conversation

When Koreans talk about 사계절, they often emphasize the distinct characteristics of each season, such as weather, clothing, or activities. For example, mentioning 사계절 can highlight how a place experiences clear seasonal changes or how one needs different clothes for each season.

Common Collocations

  • 사계절이 뚜렷하다: to have distinct four seasons; used when seasons are clearly separated.
  • 사계절 내내: throughout all four seasons; emphasizes continuity across the year.
  • 사계절 옷: clothes for all four seasons; refers to seasonal wardrobe.

Tips for Learners

Be careful not to confuse 사계절 with just 계절 (season). 사계절 always implies all four seasons collectively. Also, 사계절 is a noun and often appears with descriptive verbs or in compound phrases related to weather or time.

Using 사계절 correctly helps you talk naturally about the year’s climate and lifestyle changes in Korean.

Example Sentences

한국은 사계절이 뚜렷해서 계절마다 다른 매력이 있어요.

Hanguk eun sagyejeori tturyeoseo gyejeolmada dareun maeryeogi isseoyo.

Korea has distinct four seasons, so each season has its own charm.

사계절 내내 꽃이 피는 지역도 있어요.

Sagyejeol naenae kkochi pineun jiyeokdo isseoyo.

There are regions where flowers bloom throughout all four seasons.

사계절 옷을 준비해야 해서 옷장이 꽉 찼어요.

Sagyejeol oseul junbihaeya haeseo otjangi kkwak chasseoyo.

I have to prepare clothes for all four seasons, so my closet is full.