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反而

fǎn ér
HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Common

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Definitions

  1. 1. on the contrary; instead

Word relationships

Related words

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却
què

but

'却'是副词，常与'反而'连用表示转折。

Synonyms

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相反
xiāng fǎn

opposite

可互换，但'相反'更正式，'反而'常用于表示意外结果。
反倒
fǎn dào

but on the contrary

口语中可替换，强调意料之外的结果。

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 反而 to introduce a simple contrast like 'but'; it is used for unexpected outcomes contrary to what was anticipated.

Example Sentences

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他不但不生气， 反而 笑了。
Not only was he not angry, but instead he smiled.

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Child Words of 反而

反
fǎn

contrary

而
ér

and