Korean

친절
Meaning: kindness, friendliness
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

親
切

Example sentences

I was moved by his kindness.
우리 회사 직원은 모두 친절해요.
All of our company's employees are kind.
그는 주변에 있는 사람들에게 친절하다.
He is kind to the people around him.
교회에서 설교하는 목사님은 정말 친절합니다.
The pastor who preaches at the church is very kind.
병원 원장님은 친절하게 환자를 맞이했다.
The hospital director kindly greeted the patient.
우리 학원의 영어 강사님은 정말 친절하고 수업도 재미있어요.
Our academy's English instructor is really kind and their classes are also fun.
친절한 여행 가이드가 우리를 안내했습니다.
The kind travel guide led us.
김 과장님은 친절하시다.
Manager Kim is kind.
그의 갑작스러운 친절에 의심이 들었다.
I became suspicious of his sudden kindness.
옆집 아저씨는 항상 친절하여요.
The uncle next door is always kind.

Usage Notes

Refers to a warm and considerate attitude towards others. Often used in the form 친절하다 (to be kind).

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