Korean word

차분하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchabunhada

Meaning

  • adjectivecalm

Example

그는 차분해요.keu neun cha bun hae yo

He is calm.

Illustration for 차분하다 (calm)

More examples

그는 질문을 받고도 차분한 말투로 답했다.keu neun chil mu neul pat kko do cha bun han mal tu ro ta paet tta

Even after being asked a question, he answered in a calm tone.

Core concept

A settled presence that makes a voice, manner, or setting feel steady and untroubled.

Common phrases

  • 차분한 말투cha bun han mal tu

    calm tone

  • 차분한 미소cha bun han mi so

    calm smile

  • 차분한 태도cha bun han tae do

    calm attitude

Similar words

진정하다chinjeonghada: Becoming calm as strong feelings or confusion gradually fade.
침착하다chimchakada: Remaining composed and choosing sensible actions when trouble or surprise arises.
냉정하다naengjeonghada: Using reason to judge a situation without letting feelings show openly.
조용하다choyonghada: Being free from loud sounds or busy movement and therefore peaceful.

Definition in Korean

목소리나 말씨, 행동 등이 침착하고 안정된 상태를 나타내는 형용사.mok sso ri na mal ssi haeng dong teung i chim cha ka go an jeong doen sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

Chabunhada joins the native stem chabun, associated with settling down, and hada, an element used to form adjectives for qualities or states.

Usage tips

  • It is a useful choice for praising someone who handles a situation quietly and steadily rather than reacting in a rushed way.

Other meanings

  • peacefuladjective
  • composedadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 차분해지다chabunhaejidabecome calmverb
  • 차분함chabunhamcalmnessnoun

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