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천만

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Meaning and Usage

The word '천만' primarily means 'ten million' as a numeric unit. However, it is also commonly used in expressions to emphasize certainty or strong negation, similar to 'absolutely' or 'by no means' in English.

Common Expressions

  • '천만에요' is a polite phrase meaning 'You're welcome' or 'Not at all,' often used in response to thanks.
  • '천만 번 생각해도' means 'no matter how many times you think,' emphasizing thorough consideration.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 천만 원 (ten million won): a common way to express a large sum of money.
  • 천만에요: polite refusal or response to thanks.
  • 천만 번 생각하다: to think something over many times.

Usage Notes

When using '천만' as a number, it is straightforward. When used in expressions like '천만에요,' it conveys politeness and humility. Avoid confusing '천만에요' with literal numeric meanings; context is key.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes mistake '천만에요' as a numeric phrase rather than a polite expression. Remember that in conversational Korean, '천만에요' is a fixed phrase meaning 'You're welcome.'

Example Sentences

이 일은 천만 번 생각해도 후회하지 않을 거예요.

I il-eun cheonman beon saeng-gaghaedo huhoehaji aneul geoyeyo.

No matter how many times you think about this, you won't regret it.

천만 원을 벌었다고 해서 모두 행복한 것은 아니다.

Cheonman won-eul beoreotdago haeseo modu haengbokhan geos-eun anida.

Just because you earned ten million won doesn't mean you're all happy.

천만에요, 도와드릴 수 있어서 기쁩니다.

Cheonmaneyo, dowadeuril su isseoseo gippeumnida.

You're very welcome, I'm glad to help.