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Korean learner dictionary

열대

yeoldae · the tropics

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 67820
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 열때Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    적도에 가까우며, 연평균 기온이 섭씨 20도 이상인 덥고 비가 많이 오는 지역.

    English: the tropics — A region with a great deal of rainfall, which is near the equator and has an annual average temperature of over 20 degrees Celsius.

    Examples

    • 열대 사막.
    • 열대 삼림.
    • 열대 식물.
    • 열대 우림.
    • 열대 태풍.
    • 열대의 나라.
Origin
熱帶
Categories
개념 > 지역 · 기후