어두운 밤바다 위로 파도가 잔잔하게 일렁이고 있었다.
Waves were swaying gently over the dark night sea.
Korean
잔잔하다
잔잔하다
Meaning: to be calm; to be peaceful; to be quiet
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Example sentences
The sea was calm today.
이 소설은 두 사람의 순애보를 잔잔하게 그렸다.
This novel quietly portrayed the pure love story of two people.
Usage Notes
Used to describe weather, water surfaces, atmospheres, or even a person's voice and expression as being still and peaceful.
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