Difference between to be smooth and to continue in Korean

매끄럽다·계속하다

to be smooth

매끄럽다to be smooth

매끄럽다 means something is smooth, not rough, and feels nice to touch. You can use it for surfaces like skin, stone, or a desk. It can also describe movement, speech, or a process that goes smoothly without problems.

How to say to be smooth
to continue

계속하다to continue

계속하다 means to continue an action and not stop. You can use it for many everyday things, like studying, talking, working, or traveling. It is used when something goes on for more time.

How to say to continue

The difference

계속하다 means to keep doing something. A process can continue, but it may not go smoothly or easily.