Definition
背道而驰 is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'to gallop in the opposite direction'. Figuratively, it describes actions, ideas, or policies that directly oppose or run counter to a goal, principle, norm, or common sense — emphasizing contradiction and incompatibility.
idiom
to run counter toto be at odds withto go directly against
Examples
- 背道而驰。Tā de zuòfǎ yǔ gōngsī de zhèngcè bèi dào ér chí.His approach runs counter to the company's policy.
- 背道而驰。Zhè zhǒng lǐlùn wánquán yǔ chángshí bèi dào ér chí.This theory completely goes against common sense.
- 背道而驰，。Tāmen liǎ de guāndiǎn bèi dào ér chí, hěn nán dáchéng yīzhì.Their views are completely opposite; it's hard to reach an agreement.
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