No. 1,181 in Korean
어린
"어린" means "young" or "childlike."
In a sentence
어린 아이들은 빠르게 성장합니다.
Young children grow quickly.
Here, "어린" is used as an adjective to describe "아이들" (children), implying they are young.
어린 시절에는 많은 추억이 있었습니다.
I had many memories during my childhood.
In this sentence, "어린" is used to describe "시절" (time), referring specifically to the period of youth.
그는 언제나 어린 마음을 간직하고 있습니다.
He always keeps a youthful spirit.
"어린" here describes "마음" (heart), denoting that the person's outlook or spirit is characterized by qualities associated with youth, such as innocence or playfulness.
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