Definition
反之 (fǎn zhī) is a formal conjunction meaning 'conversely, on the other hand', used in written or logical contexts to introduce the opposite side of an argument. It is more literary than 相反 (xiāng fǎn), which can also mean 'on the contrary' but is more common in everyday speech and can also be an adjective ('opposite'). 反之 often appears with 则 (e.g., 反之则) to connect contrasting statements.
conjunction
converselyon the other hand (used to introduce a contrasting proposition)
Easily confused
- 繁殖fán zhísound-aliketo breed, to reproduce, to propagate
Examples
- ，反之。Nǔlì xuéxí jiù huì jìnbù, fǎn zhī zé kěnéng tuìbù.If you study hard you'll improve; conversely, you might fall behind.
- ，反之。Chéngshì lǐ jiāotōng fāngbiàn, fǎn zhī xiāngcūn lǐ kōngqì xīnxiān.In the city transportation is convenient; conversely, in the countryside the air is fresh.
- ，反之。Shōurù gāo de rén yālì dà, fǎn zhī shōurù dī de rén shíjiān duō.People with high income have more pressure; conversely, people with low income have more free time.
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