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TOPIK 3noun

청년

cheongnyeon

청년이 · 청년을

young person, youth (roughly 20s–30s)

Example

요즘 청년들은 일자리를 찾기가 어려워요.

These days it's hard for young people to find jobs.

Word parts

청 blue, young년 year, age

Literally 'green years' — life in its fresh, green stage.

Good to know

청년 means young adults; for teenagers use 청소년.