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相反

xiāng fǎn

English translation of 相反

opposite

The word '相反' in Chinese carries the same meaning as 'opposite' in English. It is used to show a complete contrast between two objects, ideas, or people. For instance, if you want to point out that two people's ideas are completely different, you can say '他们的想法相反'.


Example sentences using: 相反

他的观点和我相反

tā de guān diǎn hé wǒ xiāng fǎn

English translation of 他的观点和我相反

His view is opposite to mine

This phrase is stating a difference in opinion between the speaker and another person, using the word '相反' to express contrast.

相反,我更喜欢夏天

xiāng fǎn, wǒ gèng xǐ huān xià tiān

English translation of 相反,我更喜欢夏天

On the contrary, I prefer summer

This phrase uses '相反' to introduce a differing perspective or preference from what was previously mentioned, in this case, favoring summer.

相反,他的想法是对的

xiāng fǎn, tā de xiǎng fǎ shì duì de

English translation of 相反,他的想法是对的

Conversely, his idea is correct

This phrase uses '相反' to introduce a contradictory view, asserting the correctness of someone's idea.

他们的性格完全相反

tā men de xìng gé wán quán xiāng fǎn

English translation of 他们的性格完全相反

Their personalities are completely opposite

This statement describes a total contrast in personalities, using '相反' to highlight their differences.

相反,我认为你错了

xiāng fǎn, wǒ rèn wéi nǐ cuò le

English translation of 相反,我认为你错了

On the contrary, I think you are wrong

This phrase uses '相反' as a rebuttal, expressing disagreement with the other person's statement.

相反,我决定不去

xiāng fǎn, wǒ jué dìng bù qù

English translation of 相反,我决定不去

On the contrary, I decided not to go

In this statement, '相反' is used to express a differing decision from a previous suggestion or assumption, specifically not to attend an event or destination.

相反,这给了我信心

xiāng fǎn, zhè gěi le wǒ xìn xīn

English translation of 相反,这给了我信心

Conversely, this gave me confidence

This phrase uses '相反' to express a different outcome from what might be expected, in this case, the situation increased the speaker's confidence.

相反,我感到非常开心

xiāng fǎn, wǒ gǎn dào fēi cháng kāi xīn

English translation of 相反,我感到非常开心

On the contrary, I feel very happy

This phrase uses '相反' to express a differing emotional state from what was previously mentioned or assumed, expressing happiness.

结果却恰恰相反

jié guǒ què qià qià xiāng fǎn

English translation of 结果却恰恰相反

But the result is just the opposite

This phrase uses '相反' to convey a contrast between the actual result and what was expected or intended.

相反,他给了我勇气

xiāng fǎn, tā gěi le wǒ yǒng qì

English translation of 相反,他给了我勇气

Conversely, he gave me courage

This phrase uses '相反' to express a different outcome than what would be expected, notably that the person provided the speaker with courage.

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