집중호우
jibjung-hounoun★Intermediate
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
root호우
heavy rain
root한영사전