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1. 😊

   착하다

   chak-ha-da

   kind, good-natured

   adjective

   • 그 아이는 정말 착해요.

     That child is really kind/good.

   • 우리 강아지는 착한 개예요.

     Our dog is a good dog.

2. 🤝

   친절하다

   chinjeolhada

   to be kind

   adjective

   • 선생님이 정말 친절하세요.

     The teacher is very kind.

   • 이 사람은 친절해요.

     This person is kind.

3. 🧠

   똑똑하다

   ttok-ttok-ha-da

   smart, intelligent

   adjective

   • 철수는 똑똑한 학생이에요.

     Cheolsu is a smart student.

   • 너는 정말 똑똑해.

     You are really smart.

4. 😴

   게으르다

   ge-eu-reu-da

   lazy

   adjective

   • 나는 아침에 게을러요.

     I am lazy in the morning.

   • 그 학생은 게으른 학생이에요.

     That student is a lazy student.

5. 👤

   성격

   seong-gyeok

   personality, character

   noun

   • 나의 성격은 밝아요.

     My personality is bright/cheerful.

   • 그녀의 성격은 좋아요.

     Her personality is good.

6. ✨

   성질

   seong-jil

   nature, character, disposition

   noun

   • 물의 성질을 알아요.

     I know the nature/properties of water.

   • 그는 성격이 착해요.

     He has a kind nature.

7. 😞

   나쁘다

   na-ppeu-da

   bad

   adjective

   • 이 음식은 나빠요.

     This food is bad.

   • 날씨가 나쁜 날이에요.

     It is a bad weather day.

8. 👍

   좋다

   jo-ta

   to be good/nice

   adjective

   • 이 음식은 정말 좋아요.

     This food is really good.

   • 날씨가 좋으니까 공원에 가요.

     The weather is nice, so let's go to the park.