Korean word

한편

Pronunciation

Romanizationhanpyeon

Meaning

adverbon the other hand

Example

그는 책임감이 강하다. 한편 감정 표현은 서투르다.keu neun chae gim ga mi kang ha da han pyeon kam jeong pyo hyeo neun seo tu reu da

He has a strong sense of responsibility. On the other hand, he is awkward at expressing emotions.

More examples

그는 친구가 많다. 한편으로는 혼자 있는 시간을 좋아한다.keu neun chin gu ga man ta han pyeo neu ro neun hon ja in neun si ga neul cho a han da

He has many friends. On the other hand, he likes spending time alone.

Core concept

A second track in the conversation, adding a different angle or a parallel fact.

Common phrases

한편으로는han pyeo neu ro neun
on the other hand
한편으론han pyeo neu ron
on the other hand
한편에서는han pyeo ne seo neun
on the other hand

Similar words

반면에panmyeone: Introduces a point that contrasts with the statement just given.
동시에tongsie: Shows that two events happen at the same time.
그런데keureonde: Keeps the earlier topic in view while adding a new thought or question.
또한ttohan: Adds one more point to the same topic, especially in formal speech or writing.

Definition in Korean

이전 내용에 대해 다른 관점이나 병행하는 일을 덧붙여 설명할 때 쓰는 부사.i jeon nae yong e tae hae ta reun kwan jeo mi na pyeong haeng ha neun i reul teot ppu chyeo seol myeong hal ttae sseu neun pu sa

Word origin

한 (han, "one") + 편 (pyeon, "side") originally meant one side, then developed into a marker for adding another angle or concurrent information.

Usage tips

Placed near the start of a sentence, it helps listeners follow a shift in viewpoint without treating the new information as a completely separate topic.

Other meanings

at the same timeadverb