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비교적

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Usage of '비교적'

'비교적' is an adverb meaning 'comparatively' or 'relatively'. It is used to compare one thing with others, indicating that the subject has a certain quality to a greater or lesser degree than something else.

Common Contexts

You often see '비교적' used when talking about prices, weather, difficulty, or other measurable qualities where a comparison is implied but not absolute.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 비교적 + adjective/adverb: to express that something is relatively or comparatively so.
  • 비교적 가격이 저렴하다: comparatively inexpensive.
  • 비교적 쉽다: comparatively easy.

Register and Politeness

'비교적' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '비교적' with '비교하다' (to compare). Remember, '비교적' is an adverb modifying adjectives or verbs, not a verb itself.

Example Sentences

이 식당은 비교적 가격이 저렴해요.

I sikdang-eun bigyojeok gagyeogi jeoryeomhaeyo.

This restaurant is comparatively inexpensive.

비교적 날씨가 따뜻해서 산책하기 좋아요.

Bigyojeok nalssiga ttatteuthae seo sanchaekhagi joayo.

The weather is comparatively warm, so it's good for a walk.

그 영화는 비교적 이해하기 쉬운 편이에요.

Geu yeonghwaneun bigyojeok ihaehagi swiun pyeonieyo.

That movie is comparatively easy to understand.