No. 19,495 in Korean
얌전히
Calmly; quietly; obediently.
In a sentence
그 아이는 얌전히 앉아서 공부하고 있습니다.
The child is sitting quietly and studying.
In this sentence, '얌전히' describes the manner in which the child is sitting, implying behavioral calmness and quietness.
그녀는 얌전히 기다리고 있었습니다.
She was waiting peacefully.
Here, '얌전히' is used to depict the manner in which the subject waits, suggesting an attitude of peace and patience.
고양이가 얌전히 창가에 누워 있었어요.
The cat was lying peacefully by the window.
In this context, '얌전히' describes the demeanor of the cat as it stays calmly in one position, implicitly conveying a sense of tranquility.
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