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Explain vs Describe in Korean
Confused between 설명하다 and 묘사하다? Use 설명하다 to explain a reason or idea. Use 묘사하다 to describe how something looks or feels.

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| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 설명하다 | seolmyeonghada | Explain |
| 묘사하다 | myosahada | Describe |
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