대조적으로
Used to show that someone or something is very different from someone or something else; in contrast.
Examples
3 of 5형과 대조적으로 동생은 키가 작아요.
In contrast to his older brother, the younger one is short.
대조적으로 도시 지역은 인구가 급증하고 있습니다.
In contrast, urban areas are seeing a rapid population increase.
이것은 저것과 대조적으로 색이 밝아.
This is bright in contrast to that one.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Dae (Face to face) + Jo (Illuminate) = Shining light on two things facing each other to see differences.
Quick Quiz
A국가는 수출이 늘어난 반면, B국가는 ( ) 수입이 늘었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 대조적으로
Examples
형과 대조적으로 동생은 키가 작아요.
everydayIn contrast to his older brother, the younger one is short.
대조적으로 도시 지역은 인구가 급증하고 있습니다.
formalIn contrast, urban areas are seeing a rapid population increase.
이것은 저것과 대조적으로 색이 밝아.
informalThis is bright in contrast to that one.
도시화와 대조적으로 농촌은 인구 감소 문제를 겪고 있다.
academicIn contrast to urbanization, rural areas are suffering from population decline.
지난해 실적과 대조적으로 올해는 적자를 기록했습니다.
businessIn contrast to last year's performance, we recorded a deficit this year.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
대조를 이루다
to form a contrast
극적인 대조
dramatic contrast
대조적인 두 의견
two contrasting opinions
Often Confused With
Bigyo (comparison) looks for both similarities and differences, while Daejo (contrast) specifically highlights differences.
Usage Notes
A critical transitional adverb for IELTS Writing Task 1 (comparing data) and Task 2 (comparing arguments).
Common Mistakes
Ensure you use the particle '와/과' when saying 'in contrast to...'.
Memory Tip
Dae (Face to face) + Jo (Illuminate) = Shining light on two things facing each other to see differences.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '대' (to face/opposite) and '조' (to shine/illuminate).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
A국가는 수출이 늘어난 반면, B국가는 ( ) 수입이 늘었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 대조적으로
Related Vocabulary
More Logic words
유추하다
B2To infer or understand something unknown by comparing it with something known based on partial similarities. It is a logical process of drawing conclusions through analogy.
결과적으로
B1Used to introduce a statement that describes the outcome of a situation; as a result, consequently.
예외
B1A person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule.
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