Korean word

천천히

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheoncheonhi

Meaning

  • adverbslowly

Example

천천히 읽어 보세요.cheon cheon hi il geo po se yo

Please try reading slowly.

Illustration for 천천히 (slowly)

More examples

운전할 때는 천천히 가세요.un jeon hal ttae neun cheon cheon hi ka se yo

When driving, please go slowly.

Core concept

A deliberately unhurried pace, with movement kept calm rather than rushed.

Common phrases

  • 천천히 말하다cheon cheon hi mal ha da

    speak slowly

  • 천천히 걷다cheon cheon hi keot tta

    walk slowly

  • 천천히 듣다cheon cheon hi teut tta

    listen slowly

Similar words

느리게neurige: An action takes place at a reduced speed.
느긋하게neugeutage: An action is carried out calmly without feeling pressed for time.

Definition in Korean

상대에게 천천히 하라고 알리거나 스스로 속도를 늦출 때 쓰는 부사.sang dae e ge cheon cheon hi ha ra go al li geo na seu seu ro sok tto reul neut chul ttae sseu neun pu sa

Word origin

The form combines a repeated native base with the adverb-forming ending -hi, while the deeper history of the base is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • In a request, a gentle tone makes this word sound considerate, while a firm tone can make the same request sound like an order.

Opposites

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