-거니와
not only … but also; granted that
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คำอธิบาย
Acknowledges the first clause and adds a related fact (often with 도), formal style. Attaches to the stem; past -았/었거니와. Set phrase: 다시 말하거니와 (I repeat).
ตัวอย่าง
그는 성실하거니와 능력도 뛰어나다.
He is diligent, and highly capable too.
이 길은 멀거니와 경사도 심하다.
This road is long and steep besides.
다시 말하거니와 안전이 가장 중요합니다.
Let me say again: safety comes first.
ข้อสังเกต TOPIK
TOPIK II Reading 28–38 (argumentative texts).