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TOPIK 6adjective

조신하다

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조신해요 · 조신했어요 · 조신한 (+noun)

well-mannered, demure, modest in behavior

Example

그 아이는 어른들 앞에서 늘 조신하게 행동해요.

That child always behaves politely in front of adults.

Word parts

조 control신 body

Literally 'controlling one's body': careful in conduct and manners.