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섭씨

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Understanding '섭씨'

'섭씨' refers to the Celsius temperature scale, commonly used in Korea and many other countries. It is a standard unit for measuring temperature, especially in weather forecasts, scientific contexts, and daily conversation.

Usage in Daily Life

You will often hear '섭씨' when discussing the weather, cooking temperatures, or scientific measurements. For example, '섭씨 25도' means 25 degrees Celsius.

Common Collocations

  • '섭씨 온도' (Celsius temperature): used when specifying temperature in Celsius.
  • '섭씨 몇 도' (how many degrees Celsius): a common question about temperature.
  • '섭씨와 화씨' (Celsius and Fahrenheit): comparing temperature scales.

Tips for Learners

Remember that '섭씨' is always followed by a number and the counter '도' (degree). Avoid confusing it with '화씨' (Fahrenheit). When talking about temperature in Korea, '섭씨' is the default scale.

Register and Formality

'섭씨' is neutral and used in both formal and informal contexts. It is appropriate for scientific discussions, news reports, and everyday conversations.

Example Sentences

오늘 아침 기온은 섭씨 10도였습니다.

oneul achim gion eun seopssi 10do yeotseumnida.

This morning's temperature was 10 degrees Celsius.

섭씨와 화씨는 온도를 나타내는 두 가지 다른 단위입니다.

seopssi wa hwasi neun ondoreul natanaeneun du gaji dareun danwibnida.

Celsius and Fahrenheit are two different units for measuring temperature.

섭씨 0도는 물이 얼기 시작하는 온도입니다.

seopssi 0do neun mureul eolgi sijakaneun ondoimnida.

0 degrees Celsius is the temperature at which water starts to freeze.