일출

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Meaning and Usage

"일출" specifically refers to the sunrise, the moment the sun appears above the horizon. It is commonly used in contexts related to nature, travel, and special occasions like New Year's Day.

Common Contexts

People often talk about "일출" when planning early morning activities such as hiking or visiting the beach to enjoy the beautiful view. It also appears in cultural or traditional contexts, for example, watching the first sunrise of the year to make wishes.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 일출 시간 (sunrise time): Refers to the exact time the sun rises.
  • 일출을 보다 (to watch the sunrise): A common phrase used when describing the activity of observing the sunrise.
  • 새해 첫 일출 (the first sunrise of the new year): A culturally significant event in Korea.

Register and Usage Notes

"일출" is a neutral noun used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often paired with verbs like "보다" (to see/watch) or "찍다" (to take photos). Avoid confusing "일출" with "일몰" (sunset).

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "일출" with "일몰" because both relate to the sun's movement. Remember, "일출" is sunrise (sun going up), and "일몰" is sunset (sun going down).

Example Sentences

해돋이를 보러 산 정상에 일찍 올라갔어요.

Haedojireul boreo san jeongsange iljjik ollagassoyo.

I went up to the mountain peak early to watch the sunrise.

일출 시간에 맞춰 해변에서 사진을 찍었어요.

Ilchul sigane matchwo haebyeoneseo sajineul jjigeosseoyo.

I took pictures at the beach timed with the sunrise.

새해 첫 일출을 보면서 소원을 빌었어요.

Saehae cheot ilchureul bomyeonseo sowoneul bireosseoyo.

I made a wish while watching the first sunrise of the new year.