B2 adverb 2 دقیقه مطالعه

심히

The word '심히' means to do something to a very high degree or in a severe way.

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Practice it

Explanation at your level:

You use 심히 when you want to say something is 'very' or 'really' big. It is a special word for formal writing. Use it when you want to sound very serious.

Think of 심히 as 'extremely.' If you are very tired, you can say you are 심히 tired in a formal letter. It makes your sentence sound more important.

At this level, you can use 심히 to qualify adjectives. It is perfect for formal emails or reports where you need to emphasize the severity of a situation, like a 심히 difficult task.

심히 acts as an intensifier that elevates your language. It bridges the gap between casual speech and formal prose. Use it to express deep regret or extreme concern in professional settings.

In advanced usage, 심히 carries a nuance of gravity. It is often found in academic or literary contexts where the author wants to convey a profound state of being. It is distinct from '매우' because it implies a sense of weightiness.

Mastery of 심히 involves understanding its etymological weight. It is not merely a synonym for 'very'; it is a stylistic choice that invokes a sense of traditional, formal Korean. It is used to add rhetorical force to arguments or emotional depth to narratives.

واژه در 30 ثانیه

  • Means 'greatly' or 'severely'.
  • Used in formal or literary contexts.
  • Derived from Hanja 甚.
  • Modifies verbs and adjectives.

Welcome! Today we are looking at the Korean adverb 심히. Think of it as a more sophisticated version of 'very' or 'greatly.' When you want to describe an action that is done with extreme intensity or a state that is profoundly true, this is your go-to word.

You will often see this in written Korean or formal speeches. It adds a layer of seriousness or gravity to your sentence. If you are worried about something, you might feel 심히 concerned. It is not just a little bit; it is a significant, deep feeling.

The word 심히 is derived from the Hanja character 甚 (심), which means 'extreme' or 'excessive.' In ancient Korean, this character was used to describe things that went beyond the normal limit.

Over centuries, the suffix '-히' was added to turn the root into an adverb. It has roots in classical Chinese literature, which is why it maintains a formal, literary register today. It has been a staple in Korean writing for generations, helping authors express deep emotions or severe situations.

Using 심히 is all about register. Because it sounds quite formal, you wouldn't typically use it when chatting with friends at a cafe. Instead, save it for essays, formal presentations, or serious discussions.

It pairs beautifully with verbs like 'regret' (후회하다) or 'worry' (걱정하다). For example, saying 'I am 심히 worried' sounds much more grave than just saying 'I am very worried.' It signals to your listener that the situation is truly significant.

While 심히 is an adverb, it appears in many set phrases. 1. 심히 유감스럽다: To be profoundly regretful. 2. 심히 고통스럽다: To be in severe pain. 3. 심히 염려되다: To be deeply concerned. 4. 심히 기쁘다: To be greatly overjoyed. 5. 심히 곤란하다: To be in a very difficult spot.

Grammatically, 심히 functions as an adverb, meaning it modifies the verb or adjective that follows it. It is indeclinable, meaning it doesn't change based on tense or subject.

Pronunciation-wise, it is articulated as 'sim-hee.' Focus on the 's' sound being crisp. It rhymes loosely with words like 'tea' or 'be' in terms of the final vowel sound. It is a straightforward word to pronounce, but remember to keep the 'h' breathy!

Fun Fact

The character 甚 is composed of 'sweet' and 'one', implying something so sweet it is 'too much'.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /sim.hi/

Crisp 's', short 'i', breathy 'h'

US /sim.hi/

Clear 's', 'ee' sound, clear 'h'

Common Errors

  • Mixing up 's' and 'sh'
  • Dropping the 'h'
  • Mispronouncing the final vowel

Rhymes With

기 비 미 시 희

Difficulty Rating

خواندن 2/5

Easy to read, hard to use correctly.

Writing 3/5

Requires formal tone.

Speaking 4/5

Rarely used in speech.

شنیدن 2/5

Easy to hear.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

매우 아주 너무

Learn Next

지극히 극히 상당히

پیشرفته

심각하다 심도 있다

Grammar to Know

Adverb Formation

형용사 + 히

Formal Register

하십시오체

Hanja Roots

甚 (심)

Examples by Level

1

그는 심히 슬프다.

He is very sad.

Adverb + Adjective

2

심히 덥다.

It is extremely hot.

Adverb + Adjective

3

심히 좋다.

It is very good.

Adverb + Adjective

4

심히 크다.

It is very big.

Adverb + Adjective

5

심히 빠르다.

It is very fast.

Adverb + Adjective

6

심히 멀다.

It is very far.

Adverb + Adjective

7

심히 늦다.

It is very late.

Adverb + Adjective

8

심히 배고프다.

I am very hungry.

Adverb + Adjective

1

그는 심히 고민하고 있다.

2

상황이 심히 나쁘다.

3

그 소식은 심히 충격적이다.

4

그녀는 심히 기뻐했다.

5

날씨가 심히 춥다.

6

그는 심히 노력했다.

7

문제가 심히 복잡하다.

8

태도가 심히 불손하다.

1

그 결과는 심히 실망스럽다.

2

우리는 심히 당황했다.

3

그는 심히 화가 났다.

4

그 제안은 심히 매력적이다.

5

그는 심히 후회하고 있다.

6

그것은 심히 위험한 생각이다.

7

그녀는 심히 아파 보인다.

8

그는 심히 긴장한 상태다.

1

그 정책은 심히 비판받고 있다.

2

그는 심히 고통스러운 시간을 보냈다.

3

상황이 심히 악화되었다.

4

그의 태도는 심히 오만했다.

5

그는 심히 감동적인 연설을 했다.

6

우리는 심히 우려를 표한다.

7

그것은 심히 중요한 문제다.

8

그는 심히 지쳐 보였다.

1

그의 결단은 심히 존경받을 만하다.

2

그 사건은 심히 미스터리하다.

3

그는 심히 냉철한 판단을 내렸다.

4

그 상황은 심히 모순적이다.

5

그녀의 재능은 심히 놀랍다.

6

그의 주장은 심히 설득력이 있다.

7

그것은 심히 비효율적인 방식이다.

8

그는 심히 고독함을 느꼈다.

1

그의 심히 철학적인 통찰은 깊은 울림을 준다.

2

그는 심히 엄격한 규율을 고수했다.

3

그 변화는 심히 혁명적이었다.

4

그의 심히 고상한 취향은 모두를 놀라게 했다.

5

그는 심히 비극적인 운명을 맞이했다.

6

그 심히 복잡한 역사는 연구할 가치가 있다.

7

그녀는 심히 열정적으로 학문에 매진했다.

8

그것은 심히 경이로운 광경이었다.

ترکیب‌های رایج

심히 유감스럽다
심히 걱정되다
심히 곤란하다
심히 기쁘다
심히 고통스럽다
심히 어렵다
심히 놀랍다
심히 불쾌하다
심히 비판하다
심히 후회하다

Idioms & Expressions

"심히 유감"

Profound regret

심히 유감으로 생각합니다.

formal

"심히 고심"

Deep consideration

심히 고심 끝에 결정했다.

formal

"심히 염려"

Deep concern

심히 염려되는 상황이다.

formal

"심히 곤혹"

Deep embarrassment

심히 곤혹스러운 질문이다.

formal

"심히 기대"

Great expectation

심히 기대가 됩니다.

formal

"심히 분노"

Extreme anger

그는 심히 분노했다.

formal

Easily Confused

심히 vs 매우

Both mean very

매우 is neutral, 심히 is formal

매우 좋다 vs 심히 유감이다

심히 vs 몹시

Both are intensifiers

몹시 focuses on feeling

몹시 배고프다 vs 심히 걱정된다

심히 vs 지극히

Both are formal

지극히 means utmost

지극히 개인적이다

심히 vs 극히

Both are formal

극히 means extreme limit

극히 드물다

Sentence Patterns

A1

Subject + 심히 + Adjective

그는 심히 슬프다.

B1

Subject + 심히 + Verb

그는 심히 후회한다.

B2

심히 + Adjective + Noun

심히 고통스러운 시간.

A2

N + 은/는 + 심히 + Adjective

상황은 심히 나쁘다.

B1

심히 + Verb + -다

심히 고민했다.

خانواده کلمه

Nouns

심함 The state of being extreme

Adjectives

심하다 To be extreme/severe

مرتبط

심각하다 Related to serious situations

How to Use It

frequency

6/10

Formality Scale

Very formal Formal Neutral Casual

اشتباهات رایج

Using in casual text → Using '너무' or '진짜'
It sounds too stiff for casual talk.
Adding extra particles → Just '심히'
It does not need particles.
Confusing with '심히' as a noun → It is an adverb
It cannot be a subject.
Overusing in every sentence → Use sparingly
It loses impact if used too much.
Misplacing in sentence → Before the verb/adj
Adverbs modify the following word.

Tips

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Memory Palace

Place the word in a formal courtroom.

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Native Speakers

They use it in serious apologies.

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Cultural Insight

Reflects Confucian emphasis on formality.

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Shortcut

Always keep it before the verb.

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Say It Right

Focus on the 'h' sound.

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Avoid Casual

Don't use it in text messages.

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Did You Know?

It has ancient roots.

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Study Smart

Pair it with '유감' to remember it.

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Professionalism

Use it to sound educated.

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Adverb Rule

It never changes form.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Sim (Similar to 'seem') + hi (High). It seems very high (extreme)!

Visual Association

A mountain peak that is very high.

Word Web

Extreme Formal Intensity Serious

چالش

Write three formal sentences using this word today.

ریشه کلمه

Hanja (Chinese characters)

Original meaning: Extreme/Excessive (甚)

بافت فرهنگی

None, but can sound overly dramatic if used in trivial contexts.

Similar to 'profoundly' or 'severely' in formal English.

Used in historical dramas and formal government documents.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Formal Writing

  • 심히 유감스럽다
  • 심히 우려된다
  • 심히 고심했다

Speeches

  • 심히 기쁩니다
  • 심히 기대됩니다
  • 심히 감사드립니다

Academic

  • 심히 복잡한 문제
  • 심히 중요한 사실
  • 심히 논란이 된다

Literature

  • 심히 고독하다
  • 심히 비극적이다
  • 심히 아름답다

Conversation Starters

"어떤 상황에서 '심히'라는 단어를 쓰는 것이 좋을까요?"

"당신이 최근에 '심히' 걱정했던 일이 있나요?"

"'심히'와 '매우'의 차이를 설명해 보세요."

"formal한 상황에서 '심히'를 사용해 문장을 만들어 보세요."

"왜 한국어에는 다양한 정도 부사가 있을까요?"

Journal Prompts

Write about a time you felt '심히' regretful.

Describe a situation that is '심히' complex.

Why do we need formal words like '심히'?

Translate a formal apology using '심히'.

سوالات متداول

8 سوال

It is better to avoid it.

Similar, but '심히' is more formal.

No, it is an adverb.

Usually before the verb or adjective.

Only in very formal speeches.

No, it modifies verbs and adjectives.

It is 甚.

No, just formal.

خودت رو بسنج

fill blank A1

그는 ___ 슬프다.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 심히

Adverb needed.

multiple choice A2

What does 심히 mean?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Very/Greatly

It is an intensifier.

true false B1

Is '심히' good for casual text?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

It is formal.

match pairs B1

Word

معنی

All matched!

Matching meanings.

sentence order B2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

Subject + Adverb + Verb.

fill blank C1

그 사건은 ___ 충격적이었다.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 둘 다 가능

Both work, but 심히 is more formal.

multiple choice C2

Which context is best?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Formal essay

Formal register.

true false A2

Does 심히 change for gender?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

Adverbs are invariant.

match pairs B2

Word

معنی

All matched!

Collocation matching.

sentence order C1

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

Standard Korean word order.

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