Korean learner dictionary
얌전 meaning and pronunciation
yamjeon · being docile; being meek
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 17444Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 얌전Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
성격이나 태도가 조용하고 차분함.
English: being docile; being meek — A state of being quiet and calm in terms of personality or attitude.
Examples
- 얌전을 떨다.
- 얌전을 부리다.
- 얌전을 빼다.
- 얌전을 피우다.
- 승규는 활달한 성격이지만 어른들 앞에서는 얌전을 뺀다.
- 남자 같은 성격을 가진 그녀도 남자들 앞에서는 얌전을 떤다.
- Categories
- 인간 > 태도 · 성격 표현하기
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