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A division of the year marked by changes in weather, ecology, and daylight, typically divided into four main seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
봄에는 꽃이 피고 여름에는 더워집니다.
In spring, flowers bloom, and in summer, it gets hot.
In some regions, additional seasons like monsoon or dry season may be recognized.
Korean often uses '계절' in expressions like '계절이 바뀌다' (the seasons change) or '계절에 맞는 옷' (seasonal clothing).
'계절' is used to describe natural cycles, not just weather. For example, '계절의 변화' refers to broader ecological changes.
Derived from Middle Korean '계절' (gyejeol), meaning 'season' or 'period'. The term reflects the cyclical nature of time and natural changes.
In Korean, '계절' is often used to describe natural cycles and can be combined with other words to describe seasonal phenomena (e.g., 계절성 감기 = seasonal flu).