When to use young man in Korean

Korean: 청년[ cheong-nyeon ]

young man
young man

When to use it

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.

Example sentences

  1. 우리 형은 키가 큰 청년입니다.

    My older brother is a tall young man.

  2. 학교 앞에 한 청년이 서 있어요.

    A young man is standing in front of the school.

  3. 그 청년은 엄마를 도와줘요.

    That young man helps my mom.

  4. 가게에서 청년이 우유를 사요.

    A young man buys milk at the store.

  5. 버스에서 한 청년이 자리를 양보했어요.

    A young man gave up his seat on the bus.

  6. 공원에서 청년들이 축구를 해요.

    Young men are playing soccer in the park.