Korean learner dictionary
친절하다 meaning and pronunciation
chinjeolhada · kind; hospitable
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 72157Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 친절하다, 친절한, 친절하여, 친절하니, 친절함니다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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사람을 대하는 태도가 상냥하고 부드럽다.
English: kind; hospitable — Treating someone gently and softly.
Examples
- 친절한 말투.
- 친절한 설명.
- 친절하게 가르치다.
- 친절하게 대우하다.
- 친절하게 모시다.
- 사람이 친절하다.
- Origin
- 親切하다
- Categories
- 인간 > 성격
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