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단순히

It means to do something in a way that is easy, basic, or without extra complications.

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You use 단순히 when you want to say 'just' or 'only.' If you are doing something easy, you can use this word. It helps you keep your sentences short and clear.

At this level, you can use 단순히 to explain your reasons. 'I am 단순히 walking' means you are just walking without a big plan. It is a very helpful word for beginners.

Intermediate learners use 단순히 to contrast simple ideas with complex ones. It is great for connecting thoughts when you want to avoid over-complicating your explanation.

When you reach this level, you will use 단순히 to add nuance to your arguments. It helps you clarify that a situation is not as difficult as it appears, which is a great way to sound more fluent.

Advanced speakers use 단순히 to distinguish between surface-level observations and deeper, more analytical insights. It is a tool for precision in academic and professional writing.

At the mastery level, 단순히 is used to deconstruct complex arguments. It allows the speaker to strip away non-essential variables, focusing the listener's attention on the fundamental core of an issue.

واژه در 30 ثانیه

  • Means 'simply' or 'merely'.
  • Derived from Sino-Korean characters.
  • Used to clarify or simplify.
  • Neutral formality level.

When you use 단순히, you are stripping away the layers of a situation to focus on the core truth. It is a very common Korean word used to simplify explanations or to clarify that an action has no hidden agenda.

Think of it as the Korean equivalent of 'simply' or 'merely.' If you say, 'I am 단순히 curious,' you are telling the other person that you just want to know something, and there is no other reason behind your question. It helps keep conversations clear and honest.

The word 단순히 is derived from the Sino-Korean characters 단 (單) meaning 'single' or 'simple' and 순 (純) meaning 'pure' or 'unmixed.' Together, they form the adjective 단순하다 (to be simple).

By adding the suffix -히, it transforms into an adverb. Historically, this term has been used in both academic and daily contexts to describe things that lack complex structures or multiple parts. It reflects a cultural appreciation for clarity and straightforwardness in communication.

You will hear 단순히 used frequently in both spoken and written Korean. It is highly versatile and works well in formal business meetings or casual chats with friends.

Commonly, it is paired with verbs like 생각하다 (to think) or 말하다 (to speak). For example, saying 'I 단순히 thought about it' shows that your thought process was not deep or complex. It is a neutral word that does not carry negative baggage, making it very safe to use in almost any context.

While 단순히 itself is a functional adverb, it appears in many common phrases:

  • 단순히 말해서: Simply put. Used to summarize a long explanation.
  • 단순히 생각하면: If you look at it simply. Used to offer a basic perspective.
  • 단순히 그뿐이다: That is simply all there is to it. Used to end a discussion.
  • 단순히 보기에는: Just by looking at it. Used for first impressions.
  • 단순히 좋다: Simply good. Used when you like something without needing a specific reason.

As an adverb, 단순히 modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. It follows the standard Korean rule of adding -히 to a descriptive root to create an adverbial form.

Pronunciation is straightforward: [dan-sun-hi]. Ensure you emphasize the 'dan' slightly. It rhymes with words ending in '-hi' sounds in Korean. It does not change form regardless of the subject or tense of the sentence, making it one of the easier adverbs for learners to master.

Fun Fact

The character '단' is often used in terms related to single-person households in modern Korea.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /dʌn.sʊn.hi/

Closest approximation to Korean phonetics.

US /dʌn.sʊn.hi/

Clear, crisp pronunciation of each syllable.

خطاهای رایج

  • Mispronouncing the 'h' sound.
  • Slurring the 'n' sounds.
  • Incorrect syllable stress.

Rhymes With

순히 문히 군히 분히 준히

Difficulty Rating

خواندن 2/5

Easy to read

نوشتن 2/5

Easy to write

صحبت کردن 2/5

Easy to speak

گوش دادن 2/5

Easy to hear

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

단순하다 그냥 말하다

Learn Next

단순화 복잡하다 오히려

پیشرفته

단순성 단순노동

Grammar to Know

Adverb formation

형용사 + 히

Sentence structure

Subject-Object-Verb

Sino-Korean roots

단(單) + 순(純)

Examples by Level

1

단순히 물을 마셔요.

Simply/Just water drink.

Adverb modifying verb.

2

단순히 좋아요.

Simply like.

Adverb modifying adjective.

3

단순히 가요.

Simply go.

Simple action.

4

단순히 보세요.

Simply look.

Imperative.

5

단순히 먹어요.

Simply eat.

Basic action.

6

단순히 앉아요.

Simply sit.

State of being.

7

단순히 자요.

Simply sleep.

Basic state.

8

단순히 웃어요.

Simply laugh.

Simple emotion.

1

단순히 생각하세요.

2

단순히 말하지 마세요.

3

단순히 그것뿐이에요.

4

단순히 재미있어요.

5

단순히 공부해요.

6

단순히 기다려요.

7

단순히 시작해요.

8

단순히 끝나요.

1

단순히 사실을 말하는 거예요.

2

단순히 운이 좋았을 뿐입니다.

3

단순히 그 사람의 의견입니다.

4

단순히 시간이 부족했어요.

5

단순히 원해서 하는 일입니다.

6

단순히 숙제일 뿐이에요.

7

단순히 친구를 만났어요.

8

단순히 산책을 했습니다.

1

단순히 경제적인 문제로 볼 수 없습니다.

2

단순히 감정적인 대응은 피해야 합니다.

3

단순히 이론에 그치지 않습니다.

4

단순히 결과만 중요한 것은 아닙니다.

5

단순히 운으로 치부하기는 어렵습니다.

6

단순히 기술적인 결함이었습니다.

7

단순히 습관적으로 하는 행동입니다.

8

단순히 예의상 하는 말입니다.

1

단순히 현상만을 파악하는 것은 위험합니다.

2

단순히 통계 수치에 의존해서는 안 됩니다.

3

단순히 개인의 취향을 넘어서는 문제입니다.

4

단순히 효율성만을 추구해서는 곤란합니다.

5

단순히 관습적인 사고방식에서 벗어나야 합니다.

6

단순히 우연의 일치라고 하기엔 너무 정교합니다.

7

단순히 비판을 위한 비판은 지양해야 합니다.

8

단순히 문법적 오류를 수정하는 수준이 아닙니다.

1

단순히 담론의 차원을 넘어 실천적 대안을 제시해야 합니다.

2

단순히 인과관계로 설명하기에는 복합적인 요소가 많습니다.

3

단순히 미학적 가치만을 따질 수 없는 예술 작품입니다.

4

단순히 규범적인 틀에 갇히지 않는 창의적 시각이 필요합니다.

5

단순히 현상을 기술하는 것을 넘어 본질을 꿰뚫어야 합니다.

6

단순히 정치적 수사로 치부하기엔 그 무게가 상당합니다.

7

단순히 경제 논리로만 접근하는 것은 한계가 명확합니다.

8

단순히 기억의 파편들을 조합하는 것 이상의 의미를 지닙니다.

ترکیب‌های رایج

단순히 생각하다
단순히 말하다
단순히 문제
단순히 보기
단순히 이유
단순히 결과
단순히 사실
단순히 행동
단순히 이해
단순히 시작

Idioms & Expressions

"단순히 말해서"

To put it simply.

단순히 말해서, 나는 배가 고파요.

neutral

"단순히 그뿐이다"

That is all there is to it.

그는 떠났고, 단순히 그뿐이다.

neutral

"단순히 생각하면"

If you look at it simply.

단순히 생각하면 쉬운 문제야.

neutral

"단순히 보기에는"

At first glance.

단순히 보기에는 아주 좋아 보여요.

neutral

"단순히 넘기다"

To dismiss something as simple.

그 문제를 단순히 넘기지 마세요.

neutral

"단순히 치부하다"

To dismiss or label something as merely X.

그것을 단순히 운으로 치부하지 마세요.

formal

Easily Confused

단순히 vs 그냥

Both mean 'just'.

그냥 is casual, 단순히 is neutral.

그냥 가 vs 단순히 가.

단순히 vs 단지

Both mean 'merely'.

단지 is more formal.

단지 사실일 뿐이다.

단순히 vs 오직

Both mean 'only'.

오직 emphasizes exclusivity.

오직 너만.

단순히 vs 순수하게

Both relate to 'pure'.

순수하게 means 'innocently'.

순수하게 믿었다.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

A1

Subject + 단순히 + Verb

나는 단순히 웃었다.

A2

단순히 + Adjective

단순히 예쁘다.

B1

단순히 + Noun + (이/가) + Verb

단순히 사실이 밝혀졌다.

B2

단순히 + Verb + (으)니까

단순히 좋으니까 했다.

C1

단순히 + Verb + -는 것

단순히 아는 것은 부족하다.

خانواده کلمه

Nouns

단순 Simplicity

Verbs

단순화하다 To simplify

Adjectives

단순하다 To be simple

مرتبط

순수 Pure (shared character)

How to Use It

frequency

8

Formality Scale

Formal (Report) Neutral (Conversation) Casual (Texting) Slang (None)

اشتباهات رایج

Using '단순히' with complex verbs that don't fit. → Use with neutral verbs.
It sounds unnatural to say 'I simply researched deeply.'
Confusing with '그냥'. → Use '단순히' for formal contexts.
'그냥' is too casual for business reports.
Placing it at the end of a sentence. → Place it before the verb.
Adverbs usually precede the verb in Korean.
Using it to mean 'only' for quantities. → Use '오직' or '겨우'.
'단순히' describes the manner, not the amount.
Overusing it in one paragraph. → Vary your vocabulary.
Repetition makes writing sound lazy.

Tips

💡

Memory Palace Trick

Visualize a 'Single' (Dan) 'Sun' (Sun) rising simply.

💡

When Native Speakers Use It

To clarify misunderstandings.

🌍

Cultural Insight

Koreans value clarity in communication.

💡

Grammar Shortcut

Root + 히 = Adverb.

💡

Say It Right

Keep it rhythmic.

💡

Don't Make This Mistake

Don't use it for quantities.

💡

Did You Know?

It comes from Sino-Korean roots.

💡

Study Smart

Use it in your daily diary.

💡

Writing Tip

Use it to summarize paragraphs.

💡

Speaking Tip

Use it to slow down your speech.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Dan-sun-hi: Think of a 'Dan' (a boy) who is 'sun' (sunny/simple) and 'hi' (says hi simply).

Visual Association

A simple, clean white room with one chair.

Word Web

Simplicity Clear Just Basic

چالش

Try to explain your day using the word '단순히' for every action.

ریشه کلمه

Sino-Korean

معنای اصلی: Single and pure.

بافت فرهنگی

None.

Directly maps to the English 'simply' or 'merely'.

Used in many K-pop lyrics to express simple love.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

At work

  • 단순히 보고합니다
  • 단순히 정리했습니다
  • 단순히 확인 부탁드립니다

At school

  • 단순히 답을 적었어요
  • 단순히 이해가 안 돼요
  • 단순히 숙제입니다

Travel

  • 단순히 구경 왔어요
  • 단순히 사진 찍어요
  • 단순히 길을 물어요

Daily life

  • 단순히 배가 고파요
  • 단순히 쉬고 싶어요
  • 단순히 그게 다예요

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"단순히 생각하면 무엇이 가장 중요한가요?"

"단순히 말해서, 오늘 기분이 어때요?"

"단순히 재미로 하는 일이 있나요?"

"단순히 보기에는 쉬워 보이지만 실제로는 어떤가요?"

"단순히 그뿐인가요, 아니면 다른 이유가 있나요?"

موضوعات نگارش

Write about a time you made something too complex and should have kept it '단순히'.

Describe your favorite hobby using '단순히'.

What is something you '단순히' love doing?

Explain a difficult situation '단순히' to a friend.

سوالات متداول

8 سوال

It is neutral and safe for all situations.

Most verbs, but it must make logical sense.

'그냥' is informal/casual.

Yes, very frequently.

No, adverbs don't have plurals.

Use '단순하다' (adjective) for people.

No, it is very standard.

Usually before the verb.

خودت رو بسنج

fill blank A1

나는 ___ 물을 마셔요.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 단순히

단순히 fits the simple action.

multiple choice A2

Which means 'Simply put'?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 단순히 말해서

말해서 is 'to speak'.

true false B1

단순히 is an adjective.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

It is an adverb.

match pairs B1

Word

معنی

All matched!

Synonym/Antonym matching.

sentence order B2

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

Adverbs modify verbs/adjectives.

امتیاز: /5

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