structure vs building in Korean

구조vs건물

structure

구조structure

Structure (구조) means the way something is built or arranged. In home words, it often talks about the layout of a house, apartment, or room. You can use it to describe if a place is simple, convenient, or complicated.

When to use structure
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

structure (구조) and building (건물) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “structure” when Structure (구조) means the way something is built or arranged. In home words, it often talks about the layout of a house, apartment, or roo… 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…