というより

というより is used to correct or refine what someone just said by presenting a more accurate or stronger contrast. It signals that the following description is closer to the truth than the previous interpretation. It often translates to “more like … than …,” “not so much … as …,” or “rather than saying that ….” It’s commonly used in casual to semi-formal speech when you want to pivot from a likely assumption to a more precise characterization. Typical contexts include comparing two qualities, redefining a statement, or emphasizing a nuanced distinction between what something is and what it is not.