Korean learner dictionary
조심 meaning and pronunciation
josim · caution; carefulness
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 75344Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 조ː심Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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좋지 않은 일을 겪지 않도록 말이나 행동 등에 주의를 함.
English: caution; carefulness — The act of being careful in speech, behavior, etc., not to get in trouble.
Examples
- 산불 조심.
- 운전 조심.
- 행동 조심.
- 조심이 되다.
- 조심이 많다.
- 조심이 없다.
- Origin
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- Categories
- 인간 > 태도 · 성격 표현하기
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