Difference between moth and animal carcass in Korean

나방·사체

moth

나방moth

A moth is an insect with wings, a little like a butterfly, but it is usually active at night. In Korean, 나방 means this animal you may see near lamps, windows, or outdoor lights. People often use this word when talking about bugs at home or outside in the evening.

How to say moth
animal carcass

사체animal carcass

사체 is a word for the body of an animal after it has died. You may hear it in news stories, nature talks, or when someone finds a dead animal outside. In very casual speech, people may use a simpler phrase like 'dead animal' instead.

How to say animal carcass

The difference

나방 is a kind of insect. It names a living creature, not the dead body of an animal.