儼

A phono-semantic compound composed of:

人 — semantic component meaning “person”;

嚴 — phonetic component indicating the sound (엄 / yǎn)

The character originally described a person with a solemn or dignified presence.

Semantic development:

- dignified appearance;

- solemn or majestic atmosphere;

- clearly evident or unmistakable state (extended meaning).

엄연 (儼然) — evident; solemn; dignified

엄연한 사실 — an undeniable fact

엄연히 존재하다 — to exist clearly and unmistakably

Related characters:

嚴 — strict; severe

威 — authority; majesty

尊 — honor; dignity

端 — proper; upright

These characters relate to dignity, solemnity, or authority.