Difference between to lift and to lift up in Korean
올리다·들다
올리다to lift
올리다 means to move something up or put it in a higher place. You can use it when you lift a box, raise your hand, or put a bag on a chair. In daily life, it often describes making something go upward.
들다to lift up
The word "to lift up" means to move something upward with your hand or hands. In Korean, (들다) is used when you pick up or raise an object, like a box, a chair, or your hand. It is a very common action word in everyday situations.
The difference
들다 focuses on lifting or holding something with your hands. 올리다 is often used when you move something to a higher place, like putting a bag on a chair.