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차분차분 cha-bun-cha-bun
Calmly, methodically, and step-by-step without rushing or getting excited
What does 차분차분 mean?
차분차분 (cha-bun-cha-bun) means: Calmly, methodically, and step-by-step without rushing or getting excited.
A very soothing, stable, and highly organized approach to speaking or working.
How it's actually used
- 면접관 앞에서 긴장하지 말고 차분차분 대답해 봐.
myeonjeopgwan apeseo ginjanghaji malgo chabunchabun daedaphae bwa.
Don't be nervous in front of the interviewers, just answer calmly and step by step.
💡 Encourages a steady, composed delivery. - 그녀는 화가 났을 때도 소리를 지르지 않고 차분차분 설명한다.
geunyeoneun hwaga nasil ttaedo sorireul jireuji anhgo chabunchabun seolmyeonghanda.
Even when she's angry, she doesn't yell and instead explains things calmly and methodically.
💡 Describes a controlled, rational communication style. - 할머니께서는 화를 내는 대신 차분차분하게 내 잘못을 짚어 주셨다.
halmonikkeseunareul naeneun daesin chabunchabunhage nae jalmoseul jipeo jusyeotda.
Instead of getting angry, my grandmother calmly and methodically pointed out my mistake.
💡 Often doubled as '차분차분하게' to emphasize a soothing, step-by-step approach.
Related words in Tangled & Untangled States
얽히고설키다 eol-ki-go-seol-ki-da가닥가닥 ga-dak-ga-dak치렁치렁 chi-reong-chi-reong쭈글쭈글 jju-geul-jju-geul빳빳(하다) ppat-ppat-ha-da