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dolpung
1
noun[C]
a sudden strong wind; a gust or squall
dolpung
Pronunciation
Etymology
Sino-Korean from 突風, literally “sudden wind.”
Examples
갑자기 돌풍이 불었다.
gapjagi dolpungi bureotda
A sudden gust of wind blew.
해안 지역에 강한 돌풍이 예상된다.
haean jiyeoge ganghan dolpungi yesangdoenda
Strong gusts are expected in coastal areas.
Character Breakdown
돌
dol
sudden; to dash or rush forth
풍
pung
wind
Collocations
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2
noun[C]
a sudden sensation, craze, or wave of popularity caused by a person, product, event, or trend
dolpung
Pronunciation
Etymology
Figurative extension of 突風, “sudden wind,” referring to a rapid, striking social impact.
Examples
그 영화는 개봉하자마자 돌풍을 일으켰다.
geu yeonghwaneun gaebonghajamaja dolpungeul ireukyeotda
The film created a sensation as soon as it was released.
새로운 앱이 젊은 층에서 돌풍을 일으키고 있다.
saeroun aebi jeolmeun cheungeseo dolpungeul ireukigo itda
The new app is taking young people by storm.
Character Breakdown
돌
dol
sudden; to dash or rush forth
풍
pung
wind
Collocations
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