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신중하다 meaning and pronunciation

sinjunghada · careful

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 14073
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 신ː중하다, 신ː중한, 신ː중하여, 신ː중하니, 신ː중함니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    매우 조심스럽다.

    English: careful — Very cautious.

    Examples

    • 신중한 생각.
    • 신중한 입장.
    • 신중한 자세.
    • 신중한 태도.
    • 신중하게 결정하다.
    • 신중하게 생각하다.
Origin
愼重하다
Categories
인간 > 성격

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