집중호우

jibjung-hou
nounIntermediate
formal

A sudden, intense downpour of rain that occurs in a specific, localized area, often leading to flooding or other weather-related hazards.

집중호우로 인해 도로가 물에 잠겼습니다.

The roads were flooded due to heavy localized rainfall.

💡

This term is commonly used in weather forecasts and emergency alerts in Korea.

Collocations

집중호우 경보heavy rain warning집중호우 주의보heavy rain advisory

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Related Phrases

집중호우 경보phrase
heavy rain warning
집중호우 주의보phrase
heavy rain advisory

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Weather Forecasts

This term is frequently used in weather forecasts to warn about sudden, intense rainfall in specific areas.

Gold Rule

Formal Context

Use '집중호우' in formal contexts such as weather reports or official announcements.

📖Word Origin

Derived from '집중' (concentration) and '호우' (heavy rain), indicating rain that is concentrated in a specific area.

📝Usage Notes

This term is often used in meteorological contexts to describe sudden, intense rainfall that can cause localized flooding or other weather-related hazards.

Word Breakdown

집중
concentration
root
+
호우
heavy rain
root
한영사전