Definition
恰恰相反 is a fixed four-character phrase (成语) meaning 'on the contrary' or 'just the opposite'. It is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what was previously said or expected. It often appears at the beginning of a clause, followed by a comma, and emphasizes that the opposite of a previous claim is true.
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just the oppositeon the contrary
Examples
- ，恰恰相反，。Dàjiā dōu yǐwéi tā huì tóngyì, dàn qià qià xiāng, tā jùjué le.Everyone thought he would agree, but on the contrary, he refused.
- ，恰恰相反，。Wǒ yuán yǐwéi zhè cì kǎoshì hěn nán, qià qià xiāng, tímù hěn jiǎndān.I originally thought this exam would be hard; on the contrary, the questions were very simple.
- ，恰恰相反，。Hěnduō rén juéde yùndòng hòu huì gèng lèi, qià qià xiāng, yùndòng néng ràng rén gèng yǒu jīngshén.Many people think they'll be more tired after exercise; on the contrary, exercise can make people more energetic.
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