Difference between foodstuff and food supply in Korean

식품·식량

foodstuff

식품foodstuff

식품 means foodstuff or food products. It is used for things people eat or drink, especially in stores, on packages, and in simple official situations. In daily life, it often means food items in general, not one cooked dish.

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food supply

식량food supply

식량 means a food supply, or food kept for people to eat over time. It is often used for food at home, on a trip, in an emergency, or for a larger group. People use this word when they mean more than just one meal.

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The difference

식량 means food supply, especially enough food for survival, a family, or a group. It is used for quantity and necessity, not for packaged food products.