Korean Dictionary
How to say “Dongji (Winter Solstice)” in Korean
동지
dongji
IntermediateHolidays & Festivals
Usage & Context
동지 the winter solstice is an important traditional Korean holiday falling around December 22. Koreans traditionally eat 팥죽 (red bean porridge) on 동지 as the red color is believed to ward off evil spirits. The 동지 팥죽 ritual is one of the most enduring food traditions in Korean folk culture.
Example Sentence
동지에는 귀신을 쫓는다고 팥죽을 먹어요.
On the winter solstice we eat red bean porridge to chase away evil spirits.
More Holidays & Festivals Words
Master Korean with AI-Powered Learning
Practice Dongji (Winter Solstice) and 10,000+ words with native pronunciation and AI conversation.