to grow vs to grow in Korean

자라다vs성장하다

to grow

자라다to grow

To grow (자라다) means to become bigger, taller, or older over time. We use it for people, animals, and plants. You can also use it to talk about growing up in a place.

When to use to grow
to grow

성장하다to grow

성장하다 means "to grow." You use it when a person, plant, animal, or even a business becomes bigger or develops over time. It is often used for healthy growth or steady progress.

When to use to grow

How they differ

자라다 is the basic word for living things like children, animals, and plants growing. 성장하다 is often used for more formal growth, including personal development or business growth.