X가 아니라 Y
This contrastive pattern rejects an initial interpretation and replaces it with a more precise or surprising one. It is useful in analysis, narration, and argument because it lets the writer correct the reader’s first impression. Example: "이 흔적은 단순한 발자국이 아니라, 누군가 일부러 남긴 표식 같았다."
이 흔적은 단순한 발자국이 아니라, 누군가 일부러 남긴 표식 같았다.
This trace was not just a simple footprint, but seemed like a mark someone had left on purpose.
