No. 2,713 in Korean
아픈
"Sick" or "in pain."
In a sentence
저는 아픈 머리를 하고 병원에 갔습니다.
I went to the hospital with a painful headache.
Here, "아픈" describes the noun "머리" (head), indicating the state of being painful.
그녀는 아픈 마음을 안고 집으로 돌아왔습니다.
She returned home with a painful heart.
In this sentence, "아픈" refers metaphorically to "마음" (heart), implying emotional pain or hardship.
감기에 걸려서 아픈 상태예요.
I am in a sick condition because I caught a cold.
Here, "아픈" describes the current state of illness of the speaker.
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