〜にひきかえ

Pattern: 〜にひきかえ
Level: N2
Reading: 〜にひきかえ
Meaning: In contrast to X, Y is...
Attaches to: Noun / Plain form
Nuance & register: Used to emphasize a significant difference.
Example: 兄にひきかえ、弟は真面目だ。
Easily confused with: 〜に比べて (neutral comparison; this is more critical/contrasting)