N+밖에
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Exclusion
except for that, other than that
Express the only thing or option available, no other possibilities available.
Example
- This is the only blue-green marble in the world.푸른 구슬은 세상에 하나
밖에 없습니다. - Why are you only giving me two pieces of bread?왜 빵을 두 개
밖에 안 줘? - He knows nothing but studying.그는 공부
밖에 모른다.
N+만 vs N+뿐 vs N+밖에
만 (Limitation)
Is a limitation and is a neutral term and does not imply a negative or positive connotation.
뿐 (Nothing more)
Only one, no other choice. Emphasis exclusiveness.
밖에 (Exclusion)
Might express a lack or insufficiency of something, paired with negative verbs.
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