Contrast with 反而 and 却
Practice advanced contrast sentences with 反而, 却, and expectation shifts.
Pattern
Expected result fails, 反而/却 + opposite result
Use 反而 for reversal and 却 for contrast against expectation.
他越解释，大家反而越不明白。
When to use Contrast with 反而 and 却
反而 highlights a result opposite to what was expected. 却 marks contrast and surprise, often more broadly.
这个方法很简单，效果却很好。
This method is simple, yet the effect is very good.
我本来想帮忙，反而添了麻烦。
I meant to help but instead added trouble.
她看起来很安静，却很有主见。
She looks quiet, yet she has strong opinions.
我们期待降价，价格反而上涨了。
We expected a price drop, but the price rose instead.
Common traps
- 反而 needs a clear reversal; do not use it for any ordinary contrast.
- 却 can contrast qualities without a full reversal.
- Place 反而 or 却 before the surprising predicate.
補助語彙
Targeted drill
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