Difference between plum and pear in Korean

자두·

plum

자두plum

자두 means “plum,” a small round fruit with smooth skin. It is a common fruit that people eat fresh, especially in warm weather. You can use this word when talking about fruit, snacks, or shopping for food.

How to say plum
pear

pear

배 means "pear," the fruit. You can use this word when talking about eating fruit, buying it at a store, or describing its taste. Pears are often sweet and juicy, so this word is common in everyday food conversations.

How to say pear

The difference

배 means "pear," another fruit. A pear is usually bigger and has a different shape and taste than a plum.