Korean

서서히
Meaning: slowly, gradually
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

徐
徐

Example sentences

The sun slowly set.
효과가 서서히 나타나기 시작했다.
The effects slowly started to appear.
약효가 서서히 나타났습니다.
The effect of the medicine appeared gradually.
강물이 서서히 차오르기 시작했다.
The river water slowly began to rise.
아침이 되자 방 안이 서서히 밝아졌다.
As morning came, the inside of the room gradually became bright.
저 멀리 수평선 위로 태양이 서서히 떠올랐다.
In the distance, the sun rose slowly above the horizon.
우리는 서서히 가까워졌다.
We slowly got closer.

Usage Notes

Used to describe a slow change or movement.

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