This is the 8753rd most frequent Korean word.
갇혀
"Trapped" or "locked in."
The word "갇혀" refers to being confined or trapped in a physical space, showing physical constraint.
그는 작은 방에 갇혀 있었다.
He was confined in a small room.
Here, "갇혀" is used metaphorically to denote being mentally trapped or constrained by fear, showing emotional constraint.
아이의 마음이 두려움으로 갇혀 있었다.
The child's mind was trapped in fear.
In this case, "갇혀" describes a sensation of being confined or trapped, representing a subjective or perceived constraint.