HSK 5
反而
Meaning
- instead
- on the contrary
- contrary (to expectations)
- Pinyin
- fǎn ér
Character reference
Components and radical classification
反
fǎnreverse, opposite; contrary, anti-
Primary radical又 · again
而
érand, and then, and yet; but
Primary radical而 · and
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
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