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Usages of banmyeon
반면 객실 안에서는 흡연하면 추가 요금이 부과돼요.banmyeon gaeksil aneseoneun heubyeonhamyeon chuga yogeumi bugwadwaeyo.
On the other hand, smoking in the room incurs an additional charge.
도서관은 조용한 반면, 식당은 시끄러워요.doseogwaneun joyonghan banmyeon, sikdangeun sikkeureowoyo.
The library is quiet, whereas the restaurant is noisy.
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