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착하다 meaning and pronunciation

chakhada · kind; generous

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 71732
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 차카다, 차칸, 차카여, 차카니, 차캄니다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
Conjugate 착하다: speech levels, questions & connectors
  1. 1.

    마음씨나 행동 등이 곱고 바르며 상냥하다.

    English: kind; generous — One's heart, behavior, etc., being honest, nice, and friendly.

    Examples

    • 착한 사람.
    • 착한 일.
    • 착하게 살다.
    • 착하게 자라다.
    • 마음씨가 착하다.
    • 내 친구는 성격이 참 착하다.
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