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相反
xiāngfǎn
Description
“相反”的意思是两个东西完全不一样，方向或想法正好对着。
"相反" means two things are completely different, with directions or ideas exactly opposite.
我们常常用它来说和前面不同的情况。
We often use it to describe a situation different from the previous one.
Meanings
相反xiāngfǎn
opposite; contrary
我们两个人的想法完全相反。
The two of us have completely opposite ideas.
相反xiāngfǎn
on the contrary; instead
他不累，相反，他很开心。
He is not tired; on the contrary, he is very happy.
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Notes
- Etymology
相 (mutually) + 反 (opposite/reverse), literally 'mutually opposite'.
- Nuance
as a conjunction 相反 introduces a contrast, similar to 'on the contrary'.
In videos
“你们有没有和我相反的感觉”
“现在也是相反的一个你要做的努力，”
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