反对
Traditional: 反對
fǎn duì HSK 4

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📚 Example Sentences

我反对这个计划。
Wǒ fǎnduì zhège jìhuà.
I oppose this plan.
他们反对战争。
Tāmen fǎnduì zhànzhēng.
They oppose war.
她反对我的意见。
Tā fǎnduì wǒ de yìjiàn.
She opposes my opinion.
我反对这个计划。
Wǒ fǎnduì zhège jìhuà.
I oppose this plan.
他反对我的意见。
Tā fǎnduì wǒ de yìjiàn.
He opposes my opinion.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 反对 as 'anti-pair' – the character 反 (fǎn) means 'against' or 'anti,' and 对 (duì) means 'toward' or 'pair.' So, it's like being 'anti' or 'against' something that is presented to you, helping you remember its meaning of opposition.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is neutral in register and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, as well as in spoken and written Chinese. It is commonly used in discussions about opinions, policies, decisions, or personal matters, such as in debates, family discussions, or political contexts.

📖 Grammar Points

反对 is a transitive verb and typically takes an object, which can be a noun, pronoun, or verb phrase. For example, 反对这个计划 (oppose this plan) or 反对他参加 (object to him participating). It can also be used in passive constructions, like 被反对 (be opposed).

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, openly expressing opposition, especially to authority figures like elders or superiors, may be seen as confrontational. While 反对 is commonly used, the manner of opposition is often softened with polite language or indirect expressions to maintain harmony in social interactions.

🔄 Similar Words

反对 is similar to 抗议 (kàngyì, to protest), but 反对 is broader and can be less confrontational, often used for general opposition. It differs from 不同意 (bù tóngyì, to disagree), which is milder and more about personal disagreement without the strong connotation of active resistance.

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