문지르다 vs 비비다: What’s the difference?

문지르다·비비다

to rub

문지르다to rub

(문지르다) means to rub something with your hand or another object. You use it when you move back and forth on a surface, like rubbing your eyes, hands, or a dirty spot. It can mean rubbing gently for comfort or rubbing harder to clean.

How to say to rub
to rub

비비다to rub

비비다 means to move something back and forth while pressing it lightly. People often use it for rubbing eyes, hands, skin, or other things. It can describe everyday actions at home, outside, or when your body feels cold, sleepy, or itchy.

How to say to rub

The difference

비비다 often means rubbing two things against each other, like rubbing your hands together or rubbing your eyes. 문지르다 is more about moving back and forth on one surface or spot.