No. 7,319 in Korean
진정
"진정" means "calmness," "sincerity," or "true intention," depending on context.
In a sentence
진정으로 네가 잘 되기를 원한다.
I truly wish you well.
In this sentence, '진정' is used as an adverb meaning 'truly' or 'genuinely', expressing earnestness.
긴장하지 말고, 진정해.
Don't be nervous, calm down.
Here, '진정' functions as a verb, meaning 'calm down' or 'settle down', addressing emotional states.
사태의 진정을 위해 노력하겠습니다.
I will strive for the stabilization of the situation.
In this usage, '진정' is a noun meaning 'stabilization' or 'resolution', referring to bringing calmness or stability to a situation.
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