신중하다
To be careful, prudent, and cautious in one's words or actions to avoid mistakes.
Examples
3 of 5투자를 할 때는 신중한 검토가 필요하다.
A prudent review is necessary when making an investment.
말 한마디에도 신중해야 한다.
You should be careful with every word you say.
정부는 새로운 정책 도입에 신중한 태도를 보이고 있다.
The government is showing a cautious attitude toward introducing new policies.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Shin-jung: 'Shin' (New) + 'Jung' (Middle). Think of staying balanced like a monk.
Quick Quiz
어려운 문제일수록 _____한 판단이 요구된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 신중
Examples
투자를 할 때는 신중한 검토가 필요하다.
businessA prudent review is necessary when making an investment.
말 한마디에도 신중해야 한다.
everydayYou should be careful with every word you say.
정부는 새로운 정책 도입에 신중한 태도를 보이고 있다.
formalThe government is showing a cautious attitude toward introducing new policies.
좀 더 신중하게 생각해 봐.
informalTry thinking more carefully.
역사적 사료의 해석은 매우 신중해야 한다.
academicThe interpretation of historical records must be very cautious.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
신중한 접근
cautious approach
신중하게 행동하다
to act prudently
신중을 요하다
to require caution
Often Confused With
신중하다 is positive (careful); 소심하다 is negative (timid).
Usage Notes
Useful in IELTS Speaking when describing a person's character or in Writing when discussing decision-making.
Common Mistakes
Don't use '신중하다' to mean slow; it implies carefulness, not speed.
Memory Tip
Shin-jung: 'Shin' (New) + 'Jung' (Middle). Think of staying balanced like a monk.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 愼 (careful) + 重 (heavy/serious).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
어려운 문제일수록 _____한 판단이 요구된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 신중
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