Difference between place and city in Korean

장소·도시

place

장소place

A place is a spot or area where someone is, goes, or does something. In Korean, 장소 means “place.” You can use it for many everyday places, like a home, school, park, shop, or meeting spot.

How to say place
city

도시city

A city is a large place where many people live, work, and travel. In Korean, this word is 도시. You can use it to talk about where you live, places you visit, or busy areas with many buildings and stores.

How to say city

The difference

장소 means a place or location in general. It can be anywhere, not specifically a city.