대조적이다
To be in sharp contrast or showing striking differences when compared. It describes two things that are very different from each other.
Examples
3 of 5형과 동생은 성격이 정말 대조적이야.
The older and younger brothers have very contrasting personalities.
본 실험 결과는 이전 연구와 대조적인 양상을 보입니다.
This experimental result shows a pattern contrastive to previous research.
빨강과 파랑은 대조적인 색이야.
Red and blue are contrasting colors.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Dae-jo sounds like 'Dual' - two things standing apart.
Quick Quiz
그의 말과 행동은 너무 ____이어서 믿음이 안 간다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 대조적
Examples
형과 동생은 성격이 정말 대조적이야.
everydayThe older and younger brothers have very contrasting personalities.
본 실험 결과는 이전 연구와 대조적인 양상을 보입니다.
formalThis experimental result shows a pattern contrastive to previous research.
빨강과 파랑은 대조적인 색이야.
informalRed and blue are contrasting colors.
작가는 대조적인 두 인물을 통해 주제를 강조합니다.
academicThe author emphasizes the theme through two contrastive characters.
올해 매출 실적은 작년과 대조적으로 상승했습니다.
businessThis year's sales performance rose in contrast to last year.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
대조를 이루다
form a contrast
대조적으로 말하면
speaking contrastively
극명한 대조
stark contrast
Often Confused With
비교하다 is to compare (looking for similarities/differences); 대조하다 is specifically looking for differences.
Usage Notes
Vital for TOEFL 'Compare and Contrast' essay structures.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it when things are only slightly different.
Memory Tip
Dae-jo sounds like 'Dual' - two things standing apart.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '對' (face/opposite) and '照' (shine/reflect).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그의 말과 행동은 너무 ____이어서 믿음이 안 간다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 대조적
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
위협
B1A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger. It can also refer to a statement of intent to inflict harm.
심사
B1The formal process of evaluating, judging, or examining something (like an application, a work of art, or a performance).
참고하다
B1To refer to or look at something for information or evidence.
일반적이다
B1To be common, usual, or applicable to most cases rather than specific ones.
조건
B1A requirement or premise that must be met for something to happen. It also refers to the environment or factors that influence a situation.
이해
B1The ability to grasp the meaning, nature, or importance of something. It also refers to sympathetic awareness or agreement between parties.
판단
B1The act of forming an opinion or reaching a conclusion based on available information. It involves logical reasoning and evaluation.
시도하다
B1To make an effort to do or accomplish something, often something difficult or new. It implies taking action to see if something works.
논의하다
B1To talk about something with another person or group in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It is more formal than '이야기하다'.
추가하다
B1To put something else with what is already there to increase the size, number, or amount. Used when adding information or features.
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