오히려

오히려

"Rather," "instead," or "on the contrary."

오히려 is used here to indicate contrast or an unexpected outcome.

나는 거절된 줄 알았는데, 오히려 그는 나를 도와주었다.

I thought I was rejected, but rather, he helped me.

오히려 is employed in this sentence to highlight an opposite or surprising situation.

그는 힘들어 보였는데, 오히려 기분이 좋아 보였다.

He seemed to be struggling, but rather, he appeared cheerful.

오히려 is used to express a result that contrasts with expectations.

많은 일을 하려고 노력했는데, 오히려 더 큰 문제가 생겼다.

I tried hard to accomplish many tasks, but rather, a bigger problem arose.