symbol vs highlighter in Korean

기호vs형광펜

symbol

기호symbol

A symbol (기호) is a mark or picture that stands for something. At school, you often see this word when you learn math symbols, map symbols, or signs in books. We use it for things like +, ★, or a restroom sign.

When to use symbol
highlighter

형광펜highlighter

A highlighter (형광펜) is a pen that makes bright lines over words or sentences. Students often use it to mark important parts in books, notes, or homework. It usually comes in colors like yellow, pink, green, or blue.

When to use highlighter

How they differ

symbol (기호) and highlighter (형광펜) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “symbol” when A symbol (기호) is a mark or picture that stands for something. At school, you often see this word when you learn math symbols, map symbols… Use “highlighter” when A highlighter (형광펜) is a pen that makes bright lines over words or sentences. Students often use it to mark important parts in books, not…