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TOPIK 3adjective

철저하다

cheoljeohada [철쩌하다]

철저해요 · 철저했어요 · 철저한 (+noun)

thorough, careful, strict

Example

시험 전에 철저하게 준비해야 해요.

You have to prepare thoroughly before the exam.

Word parts

철 penetrate저 bottom

Literally 'penetrating to the bottom'.