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反倒 (fǎn dào): (coll.) but on the contrary; but instead

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HSK 7adverb

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Pinyin
Meaning: (coll.) but on the contrary; but instead
Characters: 2
Part of speech: adverb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

(coll.) but on the contrary
but instead

Chinese explanation

表示情况或结果跟预想的相反，相当于“反而”。用来说明本该出现A，结果却出现了与A相反的B，常含出乎意料、转折的语气。比如“吃了药，病反倒更重了”。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

contrary

HSK 5

to fall

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