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청소년

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Meaning and Usage

The word '청소년' specifically refers to young people in their teenage years, roughly between childhood and adulthood. It is commonly used in formal and educational contexts to discuss issues related to this age group.

Common Contexts

You will often see '청소년' in discussions about education, social policies, and youth programs. For example, government initiatives or community centers might use this term when targeting services or protections for teenagers.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 청소년 보호 (Youth protection): Refers to laws or measures to safeguard teenagers.
  • 청소년 프로그램 (Youth program): Activities or educational programs designed for teenagers.
  • 청소년 문제 (Youth issues): Social or psychological problems affecting teenagers.

Register and Politeness

'청소년' is a neutral, formal noun suitable for written and spoken Korean in official or educational settings. It is not typically used in casual conversation where more colloquial terms like '10대' (teens) might appear.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '청소년' with '어린이' (children) or '청년' (young adults). Remember, '청소년' specifically targets the adolescent age group, bridging childhood and adulthood.

Example Sentences

청소년들은 미래 사회의 중요한 구성원입니다.

Cheongsonyeondeureun mirae sahoeui jungyohan guseongwonimnida.

Teenagers are important members of future society.

이 도서관은 청소년을 위한 특별 프로그램을 운영합니다.

I doseogwaneun cheongsonyeoneul wihan teukbyeol peurogeuraemeul unyeonghamnida.

This library runs special programs for teenagers.

청소년 보호법은 미성년자를 보호하기 위해 만들어졌습니다.

Cheongsonyeon bohobeobeun miseongnyeonjareul bohohagi wihae mandeureojyeotseumnida.

The Youth Protection Act was created to protect minors.