B2 adjective Formal

면밀하다

[mjʌ̹nmiɭɦa̠da̠]

To be very thorough, detailed, and careful in examination or planning.

Examples

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1

계획이 매우 면밀하네요.

The plan is very thorough.

2

사건 현장에 대한 면밀한 조사가 필요합니다.

A thorough investigation of the crime scene is needed.

3

데이터를 면밀하게 분석해야 합니다.

We need to analyze the data minutely.

Word Family

Adverb
면밀히
Adjective
면밀하다
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Memory Tip

Myeon-mil (면밀) sounds like 'Minute' (small detail) in English.

Quick Quiz

실수를 줄이기 위해 서류를 ____ 검토했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 면밀히

Examples

1

계획이 매우 면밀하네요.

everyday

The plan is very thorough.

2

사건 현장에 대한 면밀한 조사가 필요합니다.

formal

A thorough investigation of the crime scene is needed.

3

데이터를 면밀하게 분석해야 합니다.

academic

We need to analyze the data minutely.

4

면밀히 살펴보면 차이점이 보일 거예요.

informal

If you look closely, you will see the differences.

5

시장 상황을 면밀히 관찰하고 있습니다.

business

We are closely observing the market situation.

Word Family

Adverb
면밀히
Adjective
면밀하다

Common Collocations

면밀히 검토하다 to review thoroughly
면밀한 조사 thorough investigation
면밀히 분석하다 to analyze minutely
면밀한 계획 detailed plan
면밀히 관찰하다 to observe closely

Common Phrases

면밀한 주의

close attention

면밀한 확인

thorough check

면밀히 따지다

to weigh carefully

Often Confused With

면밀하다 vs 세심하다

세심하다 is often used for personality (considerate), while 면밀하다 is used for logical or investigative thoroughness.

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Usage Notes

The adverbial form '면밀히' is extremely common in academic and professional reports.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '꼼꼼하다' in formal reports, where '면밀하다' would be more professional.

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Memory Tip

Myeon-mil (면밀) sounds like 'Minute' (small detail) in English.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 緜 (continuous/fine) + 密 (dense/close).

Grammar Patterns

면밀한 ~ 면밀히 ~하다

Quick Quiz

실수를 줄이기 위해 서류를 ____ 검토했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 면밀히

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