Difference between fish and food in Korean
생선·음식
생선fish
생선 means “fish” as food. You use it when talking about buying, cooking, or eating fish. For a live fish in water, Korean often uses a different word, but 생선 is the right word for meals and shopping.
How to say fish
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
음식 means food in general, not just fish. It can mean any dish or meal.
