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反而
fǎn'ér
Description
"反而"用来说明结果和你想的不一样，甚至完全相反。
"反而" is used to indicate that the result is different from what you expected, even completely opposite.
比如你以为吃药会好，可是病反而更重了，这时候就可以用它。
For example, if you think taking medicine will help, but the illness gets worse instead, you can use "反而" in this case.
Meanings
反而fǎn'ér
on the contrary; instead (opposite of expected)
他不但没生气，反而笑了。
He didn't get angry; instead, he smiled.
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Notes
- Nuance
signals a result opposite to expectation, often paired with 不但…反而 for emphasis.
- Etymology
反 (opposite) + 而 (connective particle) forms an adverb of contrast.
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