Difference between fox and wolf in Korean

여우·늑대

fox

여우fox

A 여우 is a fox, a small wild animal. Foxes usually live outdoors and are known for their pointed faces and thick tails. You can use this word when talking about animals at the zoo, in the forest, or in pictures and stories.

How to say fox
wolf

늑대wolf

늑대 means “wolf,” a wild animal that looks like a large dog. People use this word when talking about nature, zoos, or animal stories. It names the animal itself in a simple, everyday way.

How to say wolf

The difference

A 늑대 is a wolf, not a fox. Wolves are usually bigger and often live and hunt in groups.