Korean word

정중히

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheongjunghi

Meaning

  • adverbpolitely

Example

그는 정중히 사과했다.keu neun cheong jung hi sa gwa haet tta

He apologized politely.

Illustration for 정중히 (politely)

More examples

손님에게 정중히 인사했다.son ni me ge cheong jung hi in sa haet tta

He greeted the guest politely.

Core concept

A respectful, well-mannered way of speaking or acting toward others.

Common phrases

  • 정중히 사과드립니다cheong jung hi sa gwa deu rim ni da

    apologize politely

  • 정중히 안내드립니다cheong jung hi an nae deu rim ni da

    provide information politely

  • 정중히 말씀드립니다cheong jung hi mal sseum deu rim ni da

    speak politely

Similar words

공손하게kongsonhage: With clear respect for the person being addressed or treated.
정중하게cheongjunghage: In a polished, formal way that shows respect in official or serious situations.
예의바르게yeuibareuge: In a manner that follows accepted rules of good behavior.

Definition in Korean

말투나 태도가 공손하고 예의 바른 상태를 나타내는 부사.mal tu na tae do ga kong son ha go ye ui pa reun sang tae reul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

The adverb is built from the Sino-Korean base jeongjung, meaning respectful and careful, plus the adverb-forming suffix hi.

Usage tips

  • It often sounds polished in formal apologies, requests, and public announcements rather than in relaxed everyday conversation.

Opposites

  • 무례하게muryehagerudelyadverb

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