Definition
反之亦然 is a formal, written set phrase meaning 'vice versa' or 'the reverse is also true'. It is used after a statement to indicate that swapping the two elements of the statement also yields a true result. It is common in academic, legal, and formal discourse. The literal breakdown is 反之 ('on the contrary') + 亦然 ('also thus').
f.e.
vice versathe reverse is also true
Examples
- ，反之亦然。Xuéxí xūyào nǔlì, fǎn zhī yì rán.Studying requires effort, and vice versa.
- ，反之亦然。Jīngjì fāzhǎn yǔ huánjìng bǎohù bìng bù máodùn, fǎn zhī yì rán.Economic development and environmental protection are not contradictory, and vice versa.
- ，反之亦然。Fùmǔ yīnggāi zūnzhòng háizi, fǎn zhī yì rán.Parents should respect their children, and vice versa.
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