Meaning of 反对
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to oppose; to be against; to object to
How to use 反对
反对 is a common verb for being against a plan, idea, or person, and it takes a direct object. It is also used alone in meetings or votes to mean "I object." Example: 我父母反对我出国。(Wǒ fùmǔ fǎnduì wǒ chūguó.) My parents are against me going abroad.
反 (fǎn) means reverse or turn over, and 对 (duì) means to face someone. When you turn against the person facing you, you 反对 (fǎnduì), you oppose them.
Common mistake: Learners often add 对 or 于 after it, as in 反对对这个计划. 反对 already takes its object directly, so say 反对这个计划 (fǎnduì zhège jìhuà). Also keep the third tone on 反 (fǎn), not a first tone.
反对 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Stroke order for each character
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反 fǎn · contrary · 4 strokes
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对 duì · right · 5 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 反对.
| 对不起 | duìbuqǐ | I'm sorry; excuse me; I beg your pardon; to let (sb) down; to disappoint |
| 不对 | bùduì | incorrect; wrong |
| 对话 | duìhuà | to talk (with sb); dialogue; conversation |
| 对面 | duìmiàn | opposite; across (the street etc); directly in front of one; up ahead |
| 绝对 | juéduì | absolute; unconditional |
| 反正 | fǎnzhèng | anyway; in any case |
| 面对 | miànduì | to face; to confront |
| 对方 | duìfāng | the other person; the other side; the other party |
| 反应 | fǎnyìng | to react; to respond |
| 对待 | duìdài | to treat; treatment |
| 对手 | duìshǒu | opponent; rival |
| 对象 | duìxiàng | target; object; partner; boyfriend; girlfriend |
Questions about 反对
What does 反对 mean?
反对 (fǎnduì) means "to oppose; to be against; to object to" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 反对?
反对 is made of 2 characters: 反 (4 strokes), 对 (5 strokes). That is 9 strokes in total.
Is 反对 an HSK word?
Yes. 反对 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 反对 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 反对 is written 反對.
What is the opposite of 反对 in Chinese?
The usual opposite is 支持 (zhīchí), to support, or 同意 (tóngyì), to agree. For example, 你支持还是反对? (Nǐ zhīchí háishi fǎnduì?) means "Are you for or against it?"
Can 反对 be used as a noun?
Yes, it can act as a noun meaning opposition or objection, as in 他不顾家人的反对 (tā búgù jiārén de fǎnduì), "he ignored his family's opposition." In this use it often appears after 的.