Vocabulary
정신 차리다
pull oneself together, come to one's senses
Meaning
정신 차리다 : pull oneself together, come to one's senses. Expression urging someone to regain focus, composure, or judgment.
Why this form?
진정하다 — “calm down” targets emotional agitation; 정신 차리다 can reproach poor judgment.
Hanja
精神 — 精 essence + 神 spirit.
Forms not to confuse
진정하다
일단 진정하세요. — Please calm down first.
Examples
야, 정신 좀 차려. — Hey, pull yourself together.
정신 차리고 다시 시작해요. — Pull yourself together and start again.