What does Spicy vs Hot (temp) mean in Korean?

Spicy vs Hot (temp) in Korean — 맵다 (Spicy), 뜨겁다 (Hot (temp)). Picture vocab chart for Korean learners.

Which Korean words are on the Spicy vs Hot (temp) chart?

This chart includes 맵다 (Spicy), 뜨겁다 (Hot (temp)).

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Confused between spicy and hot in Korean? 🔥🌶️ 🔴 맵다 [maepda] - spicy (like chili)

Korean	Romanization	English
맵다	maepda	Spicy
뜨겁다	tteugeopda	Hot (temp)

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