This is the 12269th most frequent Korean word.
다치는
"다치는" means "injuring" or "getting hurt."
In this sentence, '다치는' functions as a present participle form describing an injury event that one might experience, emphasizing precaution.
그는 운동 중 다치는 것을 조심해야 한다.
He needs to be careful to avoid getting hurt during exercise.
Here, '다치는' modifies '아이' to describe the child who is in the state of being hurt, showing concern for someone being injured.
다치는 아이를 보호하려고 달려갔다.
I ran to protect the child who was hurt.
The term '다치는' is used here as a present participle modifying '일', illustrating the act of getting hurt as something to be prevented.