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Seasons & weather

미세먼지

misemeonji · Fine dust

Worse in late autumn, winter and spring; better after rain.

What it feels likeGrey, hazy skies on bad days; air-quality apps show levels from good to very bad.

What to wearA KF-rated mask on “bad” days.

DoChecking the dust forecast like the weather, running air purifiers, exercising indoors.

Examples

  • 오늘 미세먼지 나쁨이에요.

    oneul misemeonji nappeumieyo.

    Fine dust is at the “bad” level today.

  • 공기청정기 틀자.

    gonggicheongjeonggi teulja.

    Let's turn on the air purifier.

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