비교

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '비교' means 'comparison' or 'to compare.' It is commonly used in everyday conversation, academic contexts, and business to discuss similarities and differences between objects, ideas, or people.

Common Collocations

  • 비교하다 (to compare): the verb form used when actively comparing things.
  • 비교적 (relatively): an adverb derived from 비교, used to express a moderate degree.
  • 비교 대상 (comparison target): the object or subject being compared.

Usage Notes

When using '비교,' speakers often imply evaluating or judging differences or similarities. It is polite and neutral, suitable for formal and informal contexts. A common learner mistake is confusing '비교' with '비교적'—the former is a noun, the latter an adverb.

Example Patterns

  • [A]와/과 [B]를 비교하다: to compare A and B.
  • 비교적 + adjective: to express something is relatively [adjective].

Understanding '비교' helps learners express comparisons clearly and naturally in Korean.

Example Sentences

이 두 제품을 비교해 보니 가격 차이가 크네요.

I du jepumeul bigyohae boni gagyeok chaiga keuneyo.

Comparing these two products, there is a big price difference.

비교적 쉬운 문제였지만 실수해서 아쉬웠어요.

Bigyojeok swiun munjeyeotjiman silsuhaeseo aswosseoyo.

It was a relatively easy question, but I made a mistake, so I was disappointed.

그 사람과 비교하지 마세요. 각자의 장점이 있어요.

Geu saramgwa bigyohaji maseyo. Gakjaui jangjeomi isseoyo.

Don't compare yourself with that person. Everyone has their own strengths.