This is the 2834th most frequent Korean word.
자녀
"자녀" means "children" or "offspring."
Here, '자녀' is used to refer to children in a general sense, emphasizing the relation to their parents.
그녀는 두 자녀를 둔 어머니입니다.
She is a mother with two children.
In this sentence, '자녀들' refers to the children as a group under parental care, focusing on their upbringing and education.
자녀들의 교육은 부모의 책임입니다.
The education of children is the responsibility of the parents.
Here, '자녀' denotes individuals' offspring in the context of qualifying for supportive measures.