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TOPIK 5adjective

진중하다

jinjunghada

진중해요 · 진중했어요 · 진중한 (+noun)

serious, dignified, prudent

Example

그는 나이에 비해 아주 진중한 편이에요.

He's very serious and grounded for his age.

Word parts

진 steady중 heavy

Literally 'steady and heavy' — a person with weight.

Good to know

Don't confuse with 신중하다 'careful': 진중 describes overall bearing, 신중 describes care in decisions.