below vs bottom (under) in Korean

아래vs

below

아래below

Below (아래) means in a lower place than something else. You use it to talk about the position of things, like under a bed, under a table, or lower on a page. It is a very common word at home, at school, and when giving directions.

When to use below
bottom (under)

bottom (under)

밑 means the bottom part of something or the space under it. You can use it to talk about where something is, like under a bed, chair, or table. It is a very common word in everyday Korean for places at home and outside.

When to use bottom (under)

How they differ

below (아래) and bottom (under) (밑) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “below” when Below (아래) means in a lower place than something else. You use it to talk about the position of things, like under a bed, under a table,… Use “bottom (under)” when 밑 means the bottom part of something or the space under it. You can use it to talk about where something is, like under a bed, chair, or…