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얌전히 meaning and pronunciation

yamjeonhi · gently; meekly

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 67159
Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 얌전히Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    성격이나 태도가 조용하고 차분하게.

    English: gently; meekly — With a quiet and calm personality or attitude.

    Examples

    • 얌전히 대하다.
    • 얌전히 말하다.
    • 얌전히 먹다.
    • 얌전히 지내다.
    • 얌전히 행동하다.
    • 그 꼬마는 할아버지 앞에서만 얌전히 굴었다.
  2. 2.

    모양이 단정하고 반듯하게.

    English: neatly; cleanly; tidily — In a neat and tidy shape.

    Examples

    • 얌전히 놓이다.
    • 얌전히 생기다.
    • 얌전히 정리되다.
    • 얌전히 차려입다.
    • 얌전히 펼쳐 놓다.
    • 그녀의 앞머리에 얌전히 꽂힌 핀이 퍽 예뻤다.
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