Korean word

자세히

Pronunciation

Romanizationchasehi

Meaning

  • adverbin detail

Example

문제를 자세히 설명해 주세요.mun je reul cha se hi seol myeong hae chu se yo

Please explain the problem in detail.

Illustration for 자세히 (in detail)

More examples

이메일을 자세히 확인해 주세요.i me i reul cha se hi hwa gin hae chu se yo

Please check the email carefully.

Core concept

Giving attention to each small part so the whole subject becomes clear.

Common phrases

  • 자세히 확인하다cha se hi hwa gin ha da

    check carefully

  • 자세히 설명하다cha se hi seol myeong ha da

    explain in detail

  • 자세히 살펴보다cha se hi sal pyeo bo da

    examine closely

Similar words

구체적으로kuchejeogeuro: Making an idea clear with specific facts, examples, or steps.
세세히sesehi: Describing every tiny detail with patient care.
상세히sangsehi: Giving a formal account that lays out detailed points in order.

Definition in Korean

대상이나 내용의 부분을 낱낱이 세세하게 설명하거나 보여 주는 방식이나 상태tae sang i na nae yong ui pu bu neul nan na chi se se ha ge seol myeong ha geo na po yeo chu neun pang si gi na sang tae

Word origin

The Sino-Korean noun 자세 (jase, "fine detail") joins 히 (hi, "adverb-forming suffix") to make an adverb describing careful attention to details.

Usage tips

  • It often comes before a verb when a speaker wants a fuller explanation or clear steps rather than a short answer.

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