This is the 1087th most frequent Korean word.
훌쩍
"훌쩍" means "sniffling" or the sound/action of lightly gulping or sipping.
In this sentence, '훌쩍' represents a sudden action, emphasizing the abruptness of the crying action.
그는 훌쩍 울음을 터뜨렸다.
He suddenly burst into tears.
Here, '훌쩍' highlights the quick and gulping nature of the drinking action.
그녀는 차를 훌쩍 마셨다.
She drank the tea quickly.
The word '훌쩍' here conveys the sudden growth or noticeable development of the children.