Difference between young man and middle-aged man in Korean
청년·아저씨
청년young man
The word "청년" means a young man. It usually talks about an adult man who is still young, often in his late teens, twenties, or thirties. People use it when describing someone in a simple, general way.
How to say young man
아저씨middle-aged man
아저씨 means a middle-aged man. Children often use it for an older man they do not know, like “mister.” It can also be used for a family friend or an uncle-like adult man. You usually use it in casual everyday situations, not for someone your own age.
How to say middle-aged manThe difference
This means a young man, usually younger than a middle-aged man. Use it when the person is clearly young, not uncle-like.
