相反
Definition
(adj) Completely opposite direction or situation
Examples
“大家以为他会反对，没想到他相反很支持，并主动提出新的建议。”
“他没生气，反而相反笑了。”
He didn't get mad, he actually laughed instead.
“相反，我觉得这样更省事。”
On the contrary, I think this is easier.
“北京早上还热，到了哈尔滨就相反冷得发抖。”
It was still hot in Beijing that morning, but in Harbin it was freezing.
“她和哥哥的想法相反，一个想留下，一个想走。”
Her idea was the opposite of her brother's, one wanted to stay and the other wanted to leave.
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Other Chinese words at this level include 刻薄的, 开放的, 需要关注的, 提供, and 同情. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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