No. 134 in Korean
반면
"On the other hand" or "whereas."
In a sentence
저는 운동을 좋아하는 반면 제 친구는 독서를 더 좋아합니다.
I like exercising, whereas my friend prefers reading.
반면 is used here to show a contrast between my preference for exercising and my friend's preference for reading.
그는 일을 열심히 하는 반면 과로로 건강에 문제가 생길 수 있습니다.
He works hard, but on the other hand, it could lead to health problems due to overwork.
반면 indicates a contrast between working hard and experiencing potential health issues, highlighting a dual perspective.
이 제품은 가격이 저렴한 반면 품질이 떨어집니다.
This product is inexpensive, but on the other hand, its quality is unsatisfactory.
반면 contrasts the low price of the product with its unsatisfactory quality, showing both sides of an evaluation.
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