Difference between to grow and to grow in Korean
자라다·성장하다
자라다to grow
To grow (자라다) means to become bigger, taller, or older over time. We use it for people, animals, and plants. You can also use it to talk about growing up in a place.
성장하다to grow
성장하다 means "to grow." You use it when a person, plant, animal, or even a business becomes bigger or develops over time. It is often used for healthy growth or steady progress.
The difference
자라다 is the basic word for living things like children, animals, and plants growing. 성장하다 is often used for more formal growth, including personal development or business growth.