作对 (zuò duì) — to oppose, to set oneself against (someone)

Definition

作对 means to set yourself against someone personally — being difficult or antagonistic toward a specific person. 反对 is the neutral word for opposing an idea or proposal.

verb
to opposeto set oneself against (someone)

Examples

  • 作对
    Nǐ wèi shén me yào gēn wǒ zuò duì? wǒ men míng míng shì péng you.
    Why do you oppose me? We are clearly friends.
  • 作对
    Tā lǎo shì gēn tóng xué zuò duì, dà jiā dōu bù xǐ huan tā.
    He always sets himself against his classmates, so nobody likes him.
  • 作对
    Bié gēn wǒ zuò duì, fǒu zé nǐ huì hòu huǐ de.
    Don't oppose me, or you'll regret it.

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