Definition
逆 is a verb meaning 'to go against' — used for physical direction or opposing trends/wishes. 反 as a verb is similar but often implies active rebellion or opposition; 违背 emphasizes violating rules or agreements. 逆 focuses on moving opposite to a flow or expectation, not on breaking rules.
verb
to go against (in direction or trend)to reverseto opposeto defyto betray
Easily confused
- 你nǐsound-alikeyou (informal, singular)
- 泥nísound-alikemud
- 拟nǐsound-aliketo plan to; to intend to
Examples
- ，。Tā nì fēng qíchē, qí de hěn màn.He cycled against the wind and rode very slowly.
- 逆。Nǐ bù néng zǒng shì nì cháoliú ér xíng.You can't always go against the trend.
- 逆，。Tā nì le fùmǔ de yìyuàn, xuǎnzé le zìjǐ de lù.He went against his parents' wishes and chose his own path.
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