Difference between meat and food in Korean
고기·음식
고기meat
"Meat" means animal food like beef, pork, or chicken. In Korean, 고기 often means meat in general when people talk about meals or cooking. You can use it when buying food, ordering at a restaurant, or talking about what you like to eat.
How to say meat
음식food
Food means things that people eat. In Korean, 음식 means meals, dishes, or food in general. You can use this word when talking about cooking, restaurants, shopping, or what you like to eat.
How to say foodThe difference
This means food in general, including rice, soup, vegetables, and meat. It is much broader than meat.
