No. 9,304 in Korean
것보다는
"것보다는" means "rather than" or "as opposed to."
In a sentence
이 제품을 사는 것보다는 좀 더 저렴한 모델을 고려해 보세요.
Rather than buying this product, consider a more affordable model.
'것보다는' is used to suggest an alternative and compare actions or choices.
혼자 해결하는 것보다는 친구와 상의하는 것이 좋겠어요.
Instead of solving it alone, it is better to discuss it with a friend.
'것보다는' here is comparing two actions, giving preference to discussing a solution over solving it alone.
그곳에 가는 것보다는 여기에서 기다리는 게 낫겠어.
Rather than going there, it would be better to wait here.
In this sentence, '것보다는' is comparing two locations and suggests the preferable option.
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