정교하다
Meaning: sophisticated; elaborate
What does 정교하다 mean?
정교하다 [jeonggyohada] is an adjective meaning "sophisticated; elaborate". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. This word appears across 2 Lexibeom card packs, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (2)
Here are real-life sentences where 정교하다 [jeonggyohada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
해커들은 정교한 피싱 이메일을 통해 시스템에 침투한 것으로 파악됩니다.
It is understood that hackers infiltrated the system through sophisticated phishing emails.
📚 From IT, 기술
결론적으로 표현의 자유를 훼손하지 않으면서도 허위 정보의 확산을 차단하는 정교한 규제 체계가 마련되어야 합니다.
In conclusion, a sophisticated regulatory system that blocks the spread of false information without undermining freedom of expression must be established.
📚 From 시사 토론
How to Use 정교하다 in Conversation
Korean adjectives like 정교하다 behave more like verbs than English adjectives — they conjugate by tense and politeness. The dictionary form ends in 다, but in speech you use the conjugated form (e.g., -아요/-어요 for polite present). When modifying a noun, use the -(으)ㄴ form.
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