명암이 · 명암을
light and shade, chiaroscuro; bright and dark sides
Example
명암을 잘 표현하면 사물이 더 입체적으로 보여요.
If you render light and shade well, objects look more three-dimensional.
Word parts
명 bright+암 dark
Literally 'bright and dark' — also used for the good and bad sides of something.
Good to know
Figuratively, 명암이 엇갈리다 means 'fortunes diverged' — some came out ahead, others behind.
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