차분한
chabunhan
The English word "calm" is translated into Korean as 차분한 (chabunhan).
차분한 is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is free from anger and anxiety. It is frequently used to describe a person's temperament or personality, such as in the phrase 차분한 성격 (a calm personality).
Meaning: free from anger and anxiety (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 차분한 describes a generally calm and quiet temperament, the word 침착한 is used more specifically for staying calm and composed under pressure or during an emergency.
How does it change in a sentence?
The dictionary form of the adjective is 차분하다 (to be calm). To use the word as an adverb meaning "calmly," change the form to 차분하게. Other related adjectives include 평온한 (tranquil) and 고요한 (serene).
How do you pronounce it?
chabunhan
Did you know?
- To tell someone to 'calm down' in an imperative way, Koreans rarely use 차분하게, instead using phrases like 진정하세요 which literally means 'please stabilize'.
- When someone is too calm in a situation where anger is expected, Koreans might use the term 차분하다 ironically to imply the person is being cold or indifferent.
- The word 고요한 for 'serene' is often used to describe a 'dead silence' or a chilling stillness, making it feel more eerie than the comforting 차분한.
Examples in context
- 그는 차분한 사람이에요He is a calm person.
- 너는 평온한 성격을 가지고 있어You have a calm personality.
- 이곳은 평온함이 넘쳐요This place is filled with tranquility.
- 그녀는 차분한 목소리로 말했어요.geunyeoneun chabunhan moksoriro malhaesseoyo.She spoke in a calm voice.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Seoyeon are sitting in a quiet cafe.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo서연 씨는 정말 차분한 사람이군요.Seoyeon ssineun jeongmal chabunhan saramigunyo.Seoyeon, you are a truly calm person.
- 서연 Seo-yeon아니에요, 사실 조금 긴장했어요.Anieyo, sasil jogeum ginjanghaesseoyo.No, actually I was a little nervous.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo전혀 그렇게 안 보여요.Jeonhyeo geureoke an boyeoyo.You don't look that way at all.
- 서연 Seo-yeon현우 씨가 그렇게 말해주니 다행이네요.Hyunwoo ssiga geureoke malhaejuni dahaengineyo.I'm glad you said that, Hyunwoo.
