Difference between animal and clam in Korean
동물·조개
동물animal
An animal (동물) is a living thing like a dog, cat, bird, or elephant. You use this word when talking about pets, zoo animals, or animals in nature. It is a very common word in everyday conversations and beginner Korean books.
How to say animal
조개clam
A clam is a small sea animal with a hard shell. In Korean, 조개 means clam and is often used when talking about the beach, seafood, or shells. You can see clams in the sand, buy them at the market, or eat them in soup.
How to say clamThe difference
동물 means animal in general. 조개 is one specific kind of animal that lives in the sea and has a shell.
