Korean word

소중히

Pronunciation

Romanizationsojunghi

Meaning

  • adverbdearly

Example

편지를 소중히 보관했어요.pyeon ji reul so jung hi po gwan hae sseo yo

I stored the letter with great care.

Illustration for 소중히 (dearly)

More examples

아이의 의견을 소중히 대해야 해요.a i ui ui gyeo neul so jung hi tae hae ya hae yo

We should treat the child's opinion with respect.

Core concept

Treating what matters with affection, respect, and deliberate care.

Common phrases

  • 소중히 보관하다so jung hi po gwan ha da

    store with care

  • 소중히 대하다so jung hi tae ha da

    treat with care

Similar words

소중하게sojunghage: Showing that a person or thing matters through careful actions.
정성껏cheongseongkkeot: Doing something with wholehearted care, time, and effort.

Definition in Korean

소중하다의 부사형으로, 사물이나 사람을 가볍게 다루지 않고 마음을 담아 중요하게 여기는 태도를 나타내는 부사이다.so jung ha da ui pu sa hyeong eu ro sa mu ri na sa ra meul ka byeop kke ta ru ji an ko ma eu meul ta ma chung yo ha ge yeo gi neun tae do reul na ta nae neun pu sa i da

Word origin

This adverb is derived from the Korean adjective for being dear or valuable by adding the regular ending that forms adverbs.

Usage tips

  • The word works for both people and things, so it can describe caring for a loved one as well as preserving a letter, photograph, or memory.

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