Korean word

청춘

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheongchun

Meaning

  • nounyouth

Example

우리는 고등학교 시절에 청춘을 함께 보냈다.u ri neun ko deung hak kkyo si jeo re cheong chu neul ham kke po naet tta

We spent our youth together in high school.

Illustration for 청춘 (youth)

More examples

가끔 청춘을 떠올리면 미소가 나온다.ka kkeum cheong chu neul tteo ol li myeon mi so ga na on da

Sometimes, when I think of my youth, I smile.

Core concept

A bright but passing season of life when young people grow, feel deeply, and make lasting memories.

Common phrases

  • 청춘을 보내다cheong chu neul po nae da

    spend one's youth

  • 청춘을 즐기다cheong chu neul cheul gi da

    enjoy one's youth

  • 청춘의 추억cheong chu nui chu eok

    memories of youth

Similar words

청년cheongnyeon: Young adults beginning independent adult life make up a socially active generation.
젊음cheolmeum: The fresh, energetic quality that keeps the body and mind lively.
청년기cheongnyeongi: The age-based period of life spent as a young adult.
젊은 시절cheolmeun sijeol: A remembered part of earlier life when someone was young.

Definition in Korean

봄처럼 생기 있고 감정이 풍부한 젊음의 시간이나 그 시절을 이르는 말.pom cheo reom saeng gi it kko kam jeong i pung bu han cheol meu mui si ga ni na keu si jeo reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

청춘 (cheongchun, "youth") is formed from Sino-Korean elements associated with freshness and spring, presenting youth as a lively season of life.

Usage tips

  • In songs, films, and personal stories, 청춘 (cheongchun, "youth") often suggests cherished memories rather than age alone.

Opposites

Related words

  • 청춘시대cheongchunsidaeyouthful daysnoun
  • 청춘기cheongchungiperiod of youthnoun

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