相反

xiāng fǎn

opposite

HSK 4

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Usage of 相反

The word 相反 (xiāng fǎn) is commonly used to describe things that are opposite or contrary to each other, such as opinions, meanings, actions, or directions. It often appears in contexts where two elements are contrasted directly.

Common Collocations

  • 观点相反 (opposite opinions): used when two people have completely different views.
  • 意思相反 (opposite meanings): used to describe words or phrases with contrary meanings.
  • 行为相反 (opposite actions): when someone's actions contradict their words.

Nuances

相反 emphasizes a clear opposition or contradiction. It is more formal and precise than just saying 'different'. It can be used both in spoken and written Chinese.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse 相反 with (different), which is more general. 相反 implies a direct opposition, not just difference.

Position in Sentence

相反 can be used as an adjective or adverbial phrase, often placed before the noun or verb it modifies.

예문

他的观点和我的完全相反。

Tā de guāndiǎn hé wǒ de wánquán xiāngfǎn.

His opinion is completely opposite to mine.

这两个词的意思相反。

Zhè liǎng gè cí de yìsi xiāngfǎn.

The meanings of these two words are opposite.

他做的事情和他说的话相反。

Tā zuò de shìqíng hé tā shuō de huà xiāngfǎn.

What he does is opposite to what he says.