Difference between packaging and plastic bag in Korean

포장·비닐봉투

packaging

포장packaging

Packaging (포장) is the paper, plastic, box, or other material around something. We use this word when we talk about how an item is wrapped or protected, like snacks, dishes, or gifts. It can also mean gift wrapping in some everyday situations.

How to say packaging
plastic bag

비닐봉투plastic bag

A plastic bag is a thin bag made of plastic that people use to carry or store things. In Korean, this is called 비닐봉투. You can use this word when shopping, packing food, or throwing away small items at home.

How to say plastic bag

The difference

포장 means packaging or wrapping, not the bag itself. It can be a box, paper, or plastic used to cover or wrap something.