Korean learner dictionary
도리어 meaning and pronunciation
dorieo · instead; on the contrary
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 14387Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 도리어Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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기대했던 것이나 일반적인 것과 반대되거나 다르게.
English: instead; on the contrary — In the manner of being against or contrary to one's expectation or a general assumption.
Examples
- 도리어 기뻐하다.
- 도리어 좋아하다.
- 도리어 큰소리치다.
- 도리어 탓하다.
- 도리어 일을 그르치다.
- 김 씨는 남을 모함하려다가 도리어 그 죄를 자기가 뒤집어썼다.
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