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TOPIK 5noun

일장일단

iljangildan [일짱일딴]

일장일단이 · 일장일단을

pros and cons, strengths and weaknesses

Example

두 방법 모두 일장일단이 있어요.

Both methods have their pros and cons.

Word parts

일 one장 long일 one단 short

Literally 'one long point, one short point' — one strength, one weakness.

Good to know

Almost always in 일장일단이 있다 'each has its pros and cons'.