Meaning and Usage
The adjective '착하다' describes someone who is kind, good-natured, or nice. It is commonly used to compliment a person's character or behavior.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '착하다' when talking about friends, family members, or people who show kindness and consideration. It is a positive, warm expression.
Collocations and Patterns
- 착하다 + 사람: a kind person
- 착한 마음: a kind heart
- 착하다고 말하다: to say someone is nice
Register and Politeness
'착하다' is neutral and can be used in both casual and polite speech. When giving commands or advice, it can appear in forms like '착하라고 하다' (tell someone to be nice).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '착하다' with '좋다' (good) or '예쁘다' (pretty). Remember, '착하다' specifically refers to kindness or good character, not general goodness or appearance.