Standard / Exception

Target: 치고(는) (chigo-neun)

Theory
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Expresses a standard for comparison or exceptions.

Usage

Attached to a noun.

Means "for a..." or "considering...".

Example:

외국인 치고는 한국말을 잘해요. (For a foreigner, you speak Korean well).

In Context

아이 치고는 키가 커요.

For a child, he is tall.

겨울 날씨 치고는 따뜻해요.

Considering it's winter weather, it's warm.

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