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천고마비 meaning and pronunciation

cheongomabi · autumn

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 78094
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 천고마비Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    하늘이 높고 말이 살찐다는 뜻으로, 하늘이 높고 푸르며 온갖 곡식이 익는 가을을 이르는 말.

    English: autumn — A word literally meaning that the skies are high and blue and horses are getting fat, referring to the season when grains ripen.

    Examples

    • 천고마비의 계절인 가을이 되었다.
    • 가을은 천고마비의 계절이라더니 정말 풍요로웠다.
    • 가을이라 햇과일을 먹을 수 있으니 좋아.
    • 천고마비의 계절이라 역시 풍요롭구나.
Origin
天高馬肥
Categories
개념 > 시간

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