反而
fǎn ér
On the contrary, instead
How to say “on the contrary” in Chinese with 反而 (fǎn'ér)
⋯⋯，反而 (fǎn'ér) ⋯⋯
反而 (fǎn ér) — on the contrary
HSK 5"But" Statements
⋯⋯，反而 (fǎn'ér) ⋯⋯
HSK 5"But" Statements反而 (fǎn ér) — on the contrary
Rule structure
反而 (fǎn'ér) indicates that the outcome is the opposite of what was expected or logical given the premise. It often follows a negative or neutral statement.
Rule structure
反而 (fǎn'ér) indicates that the outcome is the opposite of what was expected or logical given the premise. It often follows a negative or neutral statement.
Examples
他没帮忙，反而添乱了。
Tā méi bāngmáng, fǎn'ér tiānluàn le.
He didn't help; instead, he made things worse.
Examples
他没帮忙，反而添乱了。
Tā méi bāngmáng, fǎn'ér tiānluàn le.
He didn't help; instead, he made things worse.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “on the contrary” in Chinese with 反而?
Use the structure: ⋯⋯，反而 (fǎn'ér) ⋯⋯. For example: 他没帮忙，反而添乱了。 — “He didn't help; instead, he made things worse”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他没帮忙，反而添乱了。 — “He didn't help; instead, he made things worse”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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