Difference between penguin and flamingo in Korean
펭귄·홍학
펭귄penguin
A penguin is a bird that lives mostly in cold places and is very good at swimming. In Korean, 펭귄 is the normal everyday word for this animal. You can use it when talking about real penguins, pictures, toys, or animals at a zoo or aquarium.
How to say penguin
홍학flamingo
홍학 means “flamingo” in English. It is a big bird with long legs, a long neck, and pink feathers. People often see flamingos at the zoo or in nature shows.
How to say flamingoThe difference
A 펭귄 is also a bird, but it cannot fly and usually lives in cold places. A flamingo is known for its long legs and pink color.
