완만하다
To be gentle, sloping, or steady rather than steep or sudden. It is frequently used to describe gradients in graphs or slow changes in data.
Examples
3 of 5산길이 완만해서 초보자도 쉽게 오를 수 있다.
The mountain path is gentle, so even beginners can climb easily.
인구 감소 속도가 완만하게 진행되고 있다.
The rate of population decline is progressing steadily/slowly.
양측은 완만한 합의점을 찾기 위해 노력 중이다.
Both sides are trying to find a smooth/gentle point of agreement.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Wan-man: Think of a 'man' walking 'wan' (one) step at a time on a gentle hill.
Quick Quiz
수출이 급격히 늘다가 최근에는 ___한 증가세로 돌아섰다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 완만
Examples
산길이 완만해서 초보자도 쉽게 오를 수 있다.
everydayThe mountain path is gentle, so even beginners can climb easily.
인구 감소 속도가 완만하게 진행되고 있다.
academicThe rate of population decline is progressing steadily/slowly.
양측은 완만한 합의점을 찾기 위해 노력 중이다.
businessBoth sides are trying to find a smooth/gentle point of agreement.
이 도로는 곡선이 완만하여 운전하기 편하다.
formalThis road has gentle curves, making it easy to drive.
경사가 너무 완만해서 썰매가 잘 안 내려가.
informalThe slope is too gentle, so the sled isn't going down well.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
완만한 하락세
steady downward trend
기울기가 완만하다
the slope/gradient is gentle
완만하게 변화하다
to change gradually
Often Confused With
평평하다 means flat, while 완만하다 means sloped but gently.
Usage Notes
Used both for physical slopes and abstract data trends.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '천천하다', which only refers to speed; '완만하다' includes the sense of angle or intensity.
Memory Tip
Wan-man: Think of a 'man' walking 'wan' (one) step at a time on a gentle hill.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 緩 (slow/relaxed) and 漫 (overflow/free).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
수출이 급격히 늘다가 최근에는 ___한 증가세로 돌아섰다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 완만
Related Vocabulary
More general words
효과적
B2Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
시도
B1An act of trying to do something, especially something new or difficult.
근면하다
B1Working hard and carefully; diligent. It describes a person who consistently puts in effort and is dedicated to their work or studies.
충분하다
B2To be enough or adequate in amount, quality, or degree for a particular purpose.
포괄적
B2Including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; wide-ranging or comprehensive.
기회
B2A favorable time or set of circumstances for doing something; an opportunity.
불가피하다
B2To be unavoidable or inevitable. It is used to describe situations where a certain outcome cannot be prevented due to circumstances.
추구하다
B2To persistently aim for or try to reach a goal, ideal, or value. It implies a long-term endeavor toward something abstract like happiness or profit.
균형
B2A state in which different things are in the correct or equal proportion. It refers to stability and harmony between opposing forces or elements.
기간
B1A length or portion of time during which something happens or exists.
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