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TOPIK 3noun

반면

banmyeon

-(으)ㄴ/는 반면(에): 비싼 반면에 품질이 좋아요

the other side; whereas, on the other hand

Example

이 집은 넓은 반면 교통이 불편해요.

This house is spacious, but on the other hand, transportation is inconvenient.

Word parts

반 opposite면 side

Literally 'the opposite side'.

Good to know

Attach it to a modifier to contrast two facts: -(으)ㄴ/는 반면(에).