违反 (wéi fǎn) — to violate, to break (a law, rule, regulation, agreement)
Definition
A formal written verb meaning 'to violate / break' (laws, rules, contracts, agreements). Broader than 违法 (specifically illegal) and 违规 (specifically rules/regulations); more formal than 违背.
verb
to violateto break (a law, rule, regulation, agreement)
Examples
- 违反。Tā yīn wèi wéi fǎn fǎ lǜ bèi pàn le xíng.He was sentenced for violating the law.
- 违反。Rèn hé wéi fǎn hé tong de xíng wéi dōu yào chéng dān hòu guǒ.Any act that violates a contract must bear the consequences.
- 违反。Gōng sī yán jìn wéi fǎn ān quán cāo zuò guī chéng.The company strictly prohibits violating safety operating procedures.
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