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천천히 meaning and pronunciation

cheoncheonhi · slowly

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 26902
Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 천ː천히Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    움직임이나 태도가 느리게.

    English: slowly — In the manner of moving or acting slowly.

    Examples

    • 천천히 가다.
    • 천천히 걷다.
    • 천천히 구경하다.
    • 천천히 운전하다.
    • 천천히 움직이다.
    • 천천히 일어나다.
  2. 2.

    시간상으로 서두르지 않고 나중에.

    English: slowly — In the manner of doing something in no hurry.

    Examples

    • 천천히 가다.
    • 천천히 끝내다.
    • 천천히 떠나다.
    • 천천히 만나다.
    • 천천히 오다.
    • 지금 이 일이 바쁘니 서류 작성은 나중에 시간 나면 천천히 하세요.
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