Korean

스럽다

조심스럽다
Meaning: to be careful; to be cautious
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

He carefully opened the door.
계단을 한 단씩 조심스럽게 올라갔다.
I carefully went up the stairs one step at a time.
어둠 속에서 조심스럽게 벽을 더듬으며 길을 찾았다.
I felt the wall carefully in the dark to find my way.
그는 벽에 붙은 낡은 포스터를 조심스럽게 뜯어내었다.
He carefully tore off the old poster stuck to the wall.
그 부대는 위험한 지뢰밭을 조심스럽게 통과했다.
The unit carefully passed through the dangerous minefield.
아이들이 조심스럽게 징검다리를 건너고 있다.
The children are carefully crossing the stepping stones.

Usage Notes

Describes an attitude or action that shows care to avoid mistakes or errors.

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