factory vs building in Korean

공장vs건물

factory

공장factory

A factory (공장) is a place where people and machines make things, like food, clothes, or cars. We use this word when talking about where products are made or where someone works. A factory is usually a large building.

When to use factory
building

건물building

A building (건물) is a structure with walls and a roof, like an apartment, school, or store. You use this word for places where people live, work, study, or shop. It is a common everyday word when talking about a city, street, or neighborhood.

When to use building

How they differ

factory (공장) and building (건물) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “factory” when A factory (공장) is a place where people and machines make things, like food, clothes, or cars. We use this word when talking about where p… Use “building” when A building (건물) is a structure with walls and a roof, like an apartment, school, or store. You use this word for places where people live…