Still a Kid, Just Taller

Happiness

A Children's Day Note

Updated: 2026.05.04

3 min read · Basic

Still a Kid, Just Taller

키는 컸지만 여전히 어린이

Articles

Before May 5: Korea’s earlier celebrations of children

Videos

The Trick to Regaining Your Childlike Wonder | Zach King | TED

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Does the idea of eoreun-i — an adult with a playful inner child — resonate with you?

마음속에 아이를 품고 사는 어른, 어른이. 이 개념이 본인에게 공감되나요?

Korea's Children's Day honors kids for simply existing. Does your culture share a similar value?

한국의 어린이날은 존재 자체를 축하하는 날입니다. 여러분의 문화에도 비슷한 가치관이 있나요?

Many adults lose their sense of playfulness over time. What drives that change, in your view?

많은 어른들이 시간이 지나면서 놀이 감각을 잃어갑니다. 그 변화를 이끄는 것은 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?

To what extent does modern work culture suppress people's sense of fun and spontaneity?

현대 직장 문화가 사람들의 즐거움과 자발적인 감각을 얼마나 억누른다고 생각하시나요?

With a few completely free hours and no goals, what would you actually choose to do — and why?

아무런 목표나 할 일 없이 완전히 자유로운 몇 시간이 주어진다면, 무엇을 하시겠어요? 그 이유는요?

Do shared memories and gratitude keep family bonds strong? How do you maintain those connections?

공유된 기억과 감사함이 가족 유대를 강화한다고 생각하시나요? 어떻게 그 연결을 유지하시나요?

Expressions

set aside

To reserve or designate something for a specific purpose; to keep apart from other things

Ví dụ

The company set aside a budget for employee training.

Ví dụ

She set aside an hour each morning for reading.

overflow

To be so full that the contents spill over; to be present in excessive amounts

Ví dụ

The parking lot overflows with cars on weekends.

Ví dụ

Her heart overflowed with gratitude after receiving the unexpected help.

equivalent

Something that is equal in value, amount, meaning, or function to something else

Ví dụ

There is no direct English equivalent for this Korean cultural concept.

Ví dụ

One cup is roughly equivalent to 250 milliliters.

wistful

Having a feeling of vague longing or nostalgic sadness, often for something in the past

Ví dụ

She gave a wistful smile when she talked about her childhood home.

Ví dụ

There was a wistful tone in his voice as he described the old neighborhood.

uncomplicated

Simple and straightforward; free from complexity, difficulty, or confusion

Ví dụ

He longed for the uncomplicated life he had as a child.

Ví dụ

Their friendship was refreshingly uncomplicated.

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