Korean word

정성

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheongseong

Meaning

  • nounsincerity

Example

선생님은 학생들에게 정성을 다해 가르친다.seon saeng ni meun hak ssaeng deu re ge cheong seong eul ta hae ka reu chin da

The teacher teaches the students with complete sincerity.

Illustration for 정성 (sincerity)

More examples

선물에 정성을 담아 포장했다.seon mu re cheong seong eul ta ma po jang haet tta

I wrapped the gift with heartfelt care.

Core concept

A sincere devotion that turns careful attention and effort into a thoughtful result.

Common phrases

  • 정성을 다하다cheong seong eul ta ha da

    give one's all

  • 정성을 기울이다cheong seong eul ki u ri da

    devote great care

  • 정성을 담다cheong seong eul tam tta

    put one's heart into

Similar words

성의seongui: A genuine willingness to make an effort as a sign of goodwill toward someone.
진심chinsim: The real feelings a person has beneath words or outward appearances.

Definition in Korean

시간과 수고를 들여 섬세하게 공들여 하는 마음si gan gwa su go reul teu ryeo seom se ha ge kong deu ryeo ha neun ma eum

Word origin

The word comes from a Sino-Korean term combining ideas of refined care and sincere devotion.

Usage tips

  • English sincerity can sound like an inner feeling, while this word often highlights the time and care shown through action.

Other meanings

  • thoughtfulnessnoun
  • dedicationnoun

Opposites

  • 겉치레keotchiresuperficialitynoun

Related words

  • 정성스럽다cheongseongseureopttadevotedadjective
  • 정성껏cheongseongkkeotwith great careadverb

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