反感

fǎngǎn

to be disgusted with

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"反感" (fǎn gǎn) expresses a feeling of dislike, disgust, or aversion towards someone or something. It is often used to describe emotional reactions to unfairness, dishonesty, or unpleasant behavior.

Common Collocations

  • 产生反感 (chǎnshēng fǎngǎn): to develop disgust or dislike
  • ……反感 (duì... yǒu fǎngǎn): to have a dislike towards...
  • 强烈反感 (qiángliè fǎngǎn): strong disgust or aversion

Usage Notes

"反感" is typically used in formal or semi-formal contexts and often appears in written or spoken language when discussing attitudes or feelings. It is stronger than just "喜欢" (dislike) and implies a negative emotional reaction that may affect behavior or opinions.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "反感" with "反对" (to oppose). "反感" refers to an emotional feeling of dislike, while "反对" is an active opposition or objection to something.

Example Sentences

他对这种不公平的待遇感到强烈的反感。

Tā duì zhè zhǒng bù gōngpíng de dàiyù gǎndào qiángliè de fǎngǎn.

He feels strong disgust towards this kind of unfair treatment.

她对说谎的人总是有反感。

Tā duì shuōhuǎng de rén zǒng shì yǒu fǎngǎn.

She always has a dislike for people who lie.

这种广告让很多观众产生了反感。

Zhè zhǒng guǎnggào ràng hěn duō guānzhòng chǎnshēngle fǎngǎn.

This kind of advertisement caused disgust among many viewers.