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한편

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Usage of '한편'

'한편' is a conjunction and adverb used to express simultaneous or contrasting actions or states. It often translates to 'on the one hand' or 'at the same time' in English. It is commonly used to show two sides of a situation or two actions happening concurrently.

Common Collocations

  • 한편으로는 ... 한편으로는 ... : Used to express contrasting feelings or opinions, like 'on one hand... on the other hand...'
  • 한편에서는 ... 한편에서는 ... : Used to indicate different groups or perspectives within the same topic.
  • Verb stem + 는 한편 : Indicates an action happening simultaneously with another.

Register and Usage Notes

'한편' is neutral in formality and can be used in both spoken and written Korean. It is often found in news reports, essays, and conversations when contrasting or balancing ideas.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '한편' with '한편에' (meaning 'on one side' as a noun phrase). Remember, '한편' as a conjunction/adverb connects clauses or sentences, not used as a noun meaning 'one side' physically.

Use '한편' to smoothly connect contrasting or simultaneous ideas in your sentences for more natural Korean expression.

Example Sentences

그는 열심히 공부하는 한편 운동도 꾸준히 한다.

Geuneun yeolsimhi gongbuhaneun hanpyeon undongdo kkujuni handa.

He studies hard, and at the same time, he also exercises regularly.

한편으로는 기쁘지만, 다른 한편으로는 걱정도 된다.

Hanpyeoneuroneun gippeujiman, dareun hanpyeoneuroneun geokjeongdo doenda.

On one hand, I am happy, but on the other hand, I am also worried.

그 문제에 대해 한편에서는 찬성하고, 한편에서는 반대한다.

Geu munjee daehae hanpyeoneseoneun chanseonghago, hanpyeoneseoneun bandaehanda.

Regarding that issue, some support it, while others oppose it.