쇠는 너무 강하면 오히려 쉽게 부러질 수 있다.
If iron is too hard, it can actually break easily.
Korean
오히려
오히려
Meaning: rather; on the contrary
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Example sentences
Far from apologizing, he got angry instead.
그녀는 내 질문에 대답하는 대신 오히려 나에게 그 이유를 되물었다.
Instead of answering my question, she rather asked me back the reason.
Usage Notes
Used to express that the actual result is opposite to what was expected.
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