No. 295 in Korean
것과
"것과" means "thing(s) and" in English.
In a sentence
학교에서 배우는 것과 집에서 배우는 것은 달라요.
What you learn at school and what you learn at home are different.
Here, '것과' is used to compare two items or concepts, highlighting their differences.
여름에는 아이스크림을 먹는 것과 수영을 하는 것이 좋습니다.
In summer, eating ice cream and swimming are good activities.
'것과' here connects two enjoyable activities in summer, forming a list.
독서하는 것과 글쓰는 것은 서로를 보완합니다.
Reading and writing complement each other.
In this sentence, '것과' suggests a relationship of synergy or complement between the two actions.
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