Difference between to try hard and to practice in Korean

애쓰다·실천하다

to try hard

애쓰다to try hard

애쓰다 means to make a strong effort to do something, even when it is difficult. You use it when someone is trying hard, being careful, or doing their best. It is often used for everyday actions like studying, speaking, finding something, or helping someone.

How to say to try hard
to practice

실천하다to practice

실천하다 means to do something in real life, not just talk or think about it. You use it when you follow advice, a plan, a rule, or a good habit. It is often used for positive actions, like saving energy or protecting the environment.

How to say to practice

The difference

실천하다 means to actually do what you planned or learned. 애쓰다 means trying hard, even if the result is not successful yet.