Definition
逆流 as a noun refers to a current that flows opposite to the main direction — literally in water (countercurrent), or figuratively as an opposing trend or force (e.g., in politics or society). The dictionary gloss 'go against the current' describes the verb form (逆流 nìliú, same characters), which is a separate POS. In noun usage, it often appears with classifiers like 股 or 种.
noun
countercurrentadverse current (literal: water, air, etc.)opposing trendforce that runs against the mainstream (figurative)
Examples
- 逆流，。Zhè tiáo hé de yí duàn yǒu nì liú, yóuyǒng yào xiǎoxīn.This section of the river has a countercurrent; be careful when swimming.
- ，逆流。Shídài zài jìnbù, rènhé nì liú dōu wúfǎ zǔdǎng fāzhǎn.The times are progressing; no countercurrent can stop development.
- 逆流。Kēxuéjiā zhèngzài yánjiū shēn hǎi zhōng de nì liú.Scientists are studying countercurrents in the deep ocean.
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