정중한

1. 본문

"정중한" (jeongjunghan) is a Korean word that translates to "polite," "respectful," "courteous," or "civil" in English. It describes a person's behavior, attitude, or demeanor as being dignified, calm, and considerate of others.

Here's a breakdown of the meaning and usage:

• Meaning: The core meaning of "정중한" revolves around showing respect and consideration in one's interactions. It implies a level of formality and politeness.
• Usage Examples:
• "정중한 태도" (jeongjunghan taedo): polite attitude/manner
• "정중한 분위기" (jeongjunghan bunwigi): a courteous/respectful atmosphere
• "정중하게 거절하다" (jeongjunghage geojeolhada): to politely decline/refuse
• "정중하게 말하다" (jeongjunghage malhada): to speak politely
• "정중한 사람" (jeongjunghan saram): a polite/courteous person.
• "정중하게 요청하다" (jeongjunghage yocheonghada): to request something politely.
• Sentence examples:
• "그는 항상 정중한 태도로 사람들을 대한다." (Geuneun hangsang jeongjunghan taedoro saramdeureul daehanda.): He always treats people with a polite attitude.
• "나는 그의 정중한 거절에 감사했다." (Naneun geuui jeongjunghan geojeore gamsahaetda.): I appreciated his polite refusal.
• Formal vs Informal: While politeness is important in Korean culture, there are different speech levels depending on context and relationships. "정중한" signifies a more formal degree of politeness.
• Modal Verbs: Polite requests are usually made by using modal verbs such as 'could' and 'would'.