green onion vs onion in Korean

vs양파

green onion

green onion

파 (green onion) is a long vegetable with a white part and green leaves. It is often cut into small pieces and added to soup, ramen, pancakes, and many other foods. People also buy it fresh at the market or grocery store.

When to use green onion
onion

양파onion

An onion (양파) is a round vegetable with many layers inside. People often cut it and use it in soups, salads, and many cooked dishes. It can taste strong when raw, but it becomes sweeter when cooked.

When to use onion

How they differ

green onion (파) and onion (양파) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “green onion” when 파 (green onion) is a long vegetable with a white part and green leaves. It is often cut into small pieces and added to soup, ramen, panca… Use “onion” when An onion (양파) is a round vegetable with many layers inside. People often cut it and use it in soups, salads, and many cooked dishes. It c…