相反 (xiāng fǎn) — (adjective) opposite, contrary; (conjunction) on the contrary, instead
Definition
相反 (xiāngfǎn) works as both an adjective ('opposite, contrary') and a conjunction ('on the contrary, instead') to contrast two things or ideas. Unlike 反而, it describes a relationship rather than an unexpected result.
adjective
oppositecontrary
conjunction
on the contraryinstead
Examples
- 相反。Tā men de yì jiàn zhèng hǎo xiāng fǎn.Their opinions are exactly opposite.
- 相反。Tā de xiǎng fǎ yǔ wǒ de wán quán xiāng fǎn.His idea is completely contrary to mine.
- 相反，。xiāng fǎn, Wǒ jué de nǐ yīng gāi zǎo diǎn xiū xi.On the contrary, I think you should rest early.
Grammar
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