This is the 14000th most frequent Korean word.
매달리는
"Clinging" or "hanging on."
The word '매달린다' here denotes 'clinging to' or 'dependence on' someone emotionally or for support during difficult situations.
그는 문제가 생기면 항상 부모님께 매달린다.
Whenever he faces a problem, he always clings to his parents.
In this context, '매달려' refers to the physical act of hanging onto a rope or similar object.
아이들이 놀이터에서 줄에 매달려 놀고 있다.
The children are playing by hanging onto the ropes at the playground.
Here, '매달리며' signifies perseverance or tenacity, metaphorically clinging to an effort or goal without allowing oneself to let go.