홍수

hongsu · /hoŋ.su/

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noun

overflow of water covering normally dry land

Heavy typhoon rain can trigger urban flood events.

Examples

  • 홍수 때문에 가족들이 집을 떠나야 했습니다.

    The flood forced families to leave their homes.

  • 모래주머니가 상점을 홍수로부터 지켰습니다.

    Sandbags protected shops from the flood.

  • 뉴스에 유역에서 기록적인 홍수가 났다고 나왔습니다.

    News reported a record flood in the river basin.

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