Difference between clam and ant in Korean

조개·개미

clam

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.

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ant

개미ant

An ant is a very small insect that lives and works with many other ants. In Korean, this animal is called 개미. You can use this word when you see ants at home, outside, or near food.

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The difference

개미 is a tiny insect that lives on land. 조개 lives in water or sand by the sea and has a hard shell.