것보다

것보다

"것보다" means "rather than" or "as opposed to" in English.

The phrase '것보다' is used here to make a comparison, indicating a preference of one activity over another.

외식을 하는 것보다 집에서 밥을 먹는 것을 선호해요.

I prefer eating at home rather than dining out.

'것보다' connects two actions, contrasting the one that's less preferred to the one preferred.

일찍 일어나는 것보다 늦게 자는 것을 더 좋아해요.

I prefer staying up late rather than waking up early.

In this sentence, '것보다' compares two places, expressing a preference for the latter option over the former.

가까운 곳보다 멀리 있는 곳으로 여행을 가고 싶어요.

I want to travel to distant places rather than nearby locations.