Korean word

신중

Pronunciation

Romanizationsinjung

Meaning

  • nouncaution

Example

결정을 할 때는 신중이 필요해요.kyeol jeong eul hal ttae neun sin jung i pi ryo hae yo

You need to be careful when making a decision.

Illustration for 신중 (caution)

More examples

그는 작은 일에도 신중을 잃지 않는다.keu neun cha geun i re do sin jung eul il chi an neun da

He does not lose his caution even in small matters.

Core concept

Careful judgment that gives an important decision time and weight.

Common phrases

  • 신중을 유지하다sin jung eul yu ji ha da

    maintain caution

  • 신중을 잃다sin jung eul il ta

    lose caution

Similar words

숙고sukkko: Careful thought over time examines an issue deeply before a decision.
고려koryeo: Relevant conditions and possible results are included in a decision.
사려saryeo: Thoughtful care guides behavior and speech away from rashness.
조심chosim: Careful attention to movement and surroundings helps prevent harm.

Definition in Korean

중요한 일이나 판단을 할 때 성급히 결론을 내리지 않고 충분히 생각하는 마음이나 태도chung yo han i ri na pan da neul hal ttae seong geu pi kyeol lo neul nae ri ji an ko chung bun hi saeng ga ka neun ma eu mi na tae do

Word origin

As a Sino-Korean formation, the word brings together the ideas of careful attention and seriousness.

Usage tips

  • This word helps distinguish careful decision-making from physical safety precautions, which English speakers may also call caution.

Other meanings

  • prudencenoun

Opposites

  • 경솔kyeongsolrashnessnoun

Related words

  • 신중성sinjungseongprudencenoun
  • 신중히sinjunghicarefullyadverb

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