Travel Phrases — Entry No. 1041
벚꽃
cherry-blossom · noun
벚꽃
cherry-blossom
[CHER-ee BLOS-um]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Cherry blossom or spring flowering season. Refers to the beautiful pink flowers blooming in spring across Korea.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Cherry blossoms symbolize spring and renewal in Korean culture. Blossom festivals (벚꽃축제) attract millions of visitors. K-Dramas feature romantic cherry blossom scenes. Dating season coincides with blossom bloom.
Example Sentences
벚꽃이 너무 예뻐.
cherry-blossom-i neomu yeppeuh.
The cherry blossoms are so pretty (aesthetic appreciation)
벚꽃축제가 언제예요?
cherry-blossom-festival-ga eonje-yeyo?
When is the cherry blossom festival? (event timing)
벚꽃이 피었어.
cherry-blossom-i pi-eosseo.
The cherry blossoms bloomed (seasonal arrival)
⚠️ Don’t use cherry-blossom when…
벚꽃 specifically refers to cherry blossoms, not generic flowers. Bloom season is brief (2-3 weeks typically in April). Peak bloom dates vary yearly based on weather.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Descendants of the Sun — romantic scenes filmed during cherry blossom season
- K-Pop: NewJeans — spring concept photography featuring cherry blossom aesthetics
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