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조심히 meaning and pronunciation

josimhi · carefully; cautiously

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 75349
Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 조ː심히Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    좋지 않은 일을 겪지 않도록 말이나 행동 등에 주의를 하며.

    English: carefully; cautiously — In a manner of being careful in speech, behavior, etc., not to get in trouble.

    Examples

    • 조심히 걷다.
    • 조심히 끄다.
    • 조심히 나가다.
    • 조심히 내려가다.
    • 조심히 다가오다.
    • 조심히 들어가다.
Origin
操心히
Categories
인간 > 태도

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