Difference between butterfly and bee in Korean

나비·

butterfly

나비butterfly

나비 means “butterfly” in Korean. It is the colorful insect that flies around flowers and gardens. You can use this word when talking about nature, pictures, toys, or patterns on clothes.

How to say butterfly
bee

bee

벌 means bee, the small insect you often see around flowers. Bees make honey and can sting, so people are careful near them. You can use this word when talking about nature, gardens, or animals.

How to say bee

The difference

A bee makes honey and can sting. It is usually busier around flowers and does not have the wide, colorful wings people often notice.