相反 (xiāngfǎn) — how to say "opposite" in Chinese

相反

Opposite, contrary

Character composition

mutually, appearance

opposite, against

Radicals / Keys

Again

#29 · yòu · 2 strokes

Eye

#109 · · 5 strokes

Examples

我以为他会同意我的意见,但结果恰恰相反,他完全不同意。

I thought he would agree with me, but the result was quite the opposite, he completely disagreed.

方向相反

The directions are opposite.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "opposite" in Chinese?

"opposite" in Chinese is 相反 (xiāngfǎn).

What does 相反 mean in English?

相反 (xiāngfǎn) means "Opposite, contrary".

How is 相反 pronounced?

It is pronounced xiāngfǎn (written as xiangfan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "opposite" in Chinese characters?

It is written 相反.

What HSK level is 相反?

相反 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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