This is the 8392nd most frequent Korean word.
tan
The Korean word "tan" (탄) can mean "charcoal" or "soot," depending on the context.
The word '탄' here refers to 'char.' It describes the smell of something burnt in the forest.
숲에서 나는 탄 냄새가 참 좋네요.
I really like the smell of char emanating from the forest.
In this sentence, '탄' is part of '탄 피부,' meaning 'tanned skin', describing bronzed skin from sun exposure.
그의 피부는 태양 아래에서 갈색으로 탄 것을 자랑스러워요.
He is proud of his skin tanned brown under the sun.
Here, '탄' is used as part of '탄생,' meaning 'birth,' indicating the beginning or emergence of something new.