反之 (fǎn zhī) — (conjunction) conversely, on the other hand (used to introduce a contrasting proposition)
Definition
Written, formal 'conversely' used to introduce the opposite side of a statement. 相反 is more colloquial and can also work as an adjective ('the opposite'); 一边 is unrelated (marks simultaneous actions).
conjunction
converselyon the other hand (used to introduce a contrasting proposition)
Examples
- ，反之。Nǔ lì xué xí jiù huì jìn bù, fǎn zhī zé kě néng tuì bù.If you study hard you'll improve; conversely, you might fall behind.
- ，反之。Chéng shì lǐ jiāo tōng fāng biàn, fǎn zhī xiāng cūn lǐ kōng qì xīn xiān.In the city transportation is convenient; conversely, in the countryside the air is fresh.
- ，反之。Shōu rù gāo de rén yā lì dà, fǎn zhī shōu rù dī de rén shí jiān duō.People with high income have more pressure; conversely, people with low income have more free time.
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