Difference between wind and fan in Korean

바람·선풍기

wind

바람wind

Wind is moving air that you can feel outside. We use the word to talk about weather, like strong wind, cold wind, or a nice breeze. In Korean, 바람 means the wind you feel in daily life.

How to say wind
fan

선풍기fan

A fan (선풍기) is something people use when the weather is hot. It moves air around to make a room feel cooler. You can use this word at home, at school, or when buying summer items.

How to say fan

The difference

바람 is moving air, often outside in nature. 선풍기 is a machine that makes the air move indoors.