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adjectiveKorean descriptive verb/adjective; conjugates as 침착한, 침착하게, 침착했다
To be calm, composed, and self-possessed, especially in a difficult or urgent situation.
chimchakada
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Sino-Korean 침착 (沈着, “calmness, composure”) plus 하다 (“to do; to be”).
Examples
그는 위기 상황에서도 침착했다.
geuneun wigi sanghwangeseodo chimchakaetda
He remained calm even in a crisis.
침착하게 대답하세요.
chimchakage daedapaseyo
Please answer calmly.
먼저 침착한 태도를 유지해야 한다.
meonjeo chimchakan taedoreul yujihaeya handa
First, you must maintain a calm attitude.
Character Breakdown
침
chim
Sino-Korean syllable from 沈, associated with being deep, settled, or composed
착
chak
Sino-Korean syllable from 着, associated with settling or being fixed
하
ha
part of 하다, meaning “to do” or forming descriptive verbs
다
da
dictionary-form ending
Collocations
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