Korean word

철저히

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheoljeohi

Meaning

  • adverbthoroughly

Example

그는 문제를 철저히 해결했다.keu neun mun je reul cheol jeo hi hae gyeol haet tta

He solved the problem thoroughly.

Illustration for 철저히 (thoroughly)

More examples

그는 실험 데이터를 철저히 분석했다.keu neun sil heom te i teo reul cheol jeo hi pun seo kaet tta

He thoroughly analyzed the experimental data.

Core concept

Every part of a task is covered carefully, leaving no overlooked details or loopholes.

Common phrases

  • 철저히 확인하다cheol jeo hi hwa gin ha da

    thoroughly check

  • 철저히 점검하다cheol jeo hi cheom geom ha da

    thoroughly inspect

  • 철저히 분석하다cheol jeo hi pun seo ka da

    thoroughly analyze

Similar words

꼼꼼히kkomkkomhi: Working with careful attention to small details at every step.
빈틈없이pinteumeopssi: Keeping a process or arrangement free of gaps and weak spots.
빠짐없이ppajimeopssi: Covering every person, item, or scheduled event on a complete list.
샅샅이satssachi: Searching through all corners and examining every part of a place or subject.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일의 처음부터 끝까지 누락이나 허점을 남기지 않고 확인하거나 실행하는 태도나 행동을 나타내는 부사eo tteon i rui cheo eum bu teo kkeut kka ji nu ra gi na heo jeo meul nam gi ji an ko hwa gin ha geo na sil haeng ha neun tae do na haeng dong eul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

철저히 (cheoljeohi, "thoroughly") is formed from the Sino-Korean compound 철저 (cheoljeo, "thoroughness") and the adverb-forming suffix 히 (hi, "adverb marker").

Usage tips

  • English speakers may choose "carefully" in similar contexts, but this word highlights complete coverage rather than caution alone.

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