-(으)며
and; while (written)
Level 5 · Connective
Explanation
Lists or links simultaneous facts in writing, like -고 or -(으)면서. Vowel or ㄹ stems take 며, consonant stems 으며; nouns (이)며. Very common in Writing 53–54.
Examples
이 도시는 교통이 편리하며 공원이 많다.
This city has convenient transport and many parks.
그는 소설가이며 영화감독이다.
He is a novelist and a film director.
학생들은 음악을 들으며 공부한다.
Students study while listening to music.
TOPIK note
TOPIK II Writing 53–54 and Reading 28–50.