Difference between to read and to see in Korean
읽다·보다
읽다to read
읽다 means to look at written words and understand them. You use it when you read things like books, messages, menus, and signs. In daily life, it is a common action word for reading with your eyes.
How to say to read
보다to see
(보다) means to see, look at, or watch with your eyes. You use it when you notice something, look at a person or thing, or watch TV or a movie. In daily conversation, you will often hear forms like 봐요 or 봤어요.
How to say to seeThe difference
보다 is for seeing or watching with your eyes. 읽다 is specifically for written words, like a book, text, or sign.
