违反 (wéi fǎn): to violate

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to violate
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 5

Full definitions

to violate (a law)

Chinese explanation

不遵守法律、规定或约定，做出与要求相反的行为
违背某种规则、原则或承诺。

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HSK 5

contrary

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Example sentences

The driver was fined 500 yuan by the police for violating traffic rules.

This factory violated environmental protection laws by discharging sewage into the river, and as a result, it was ordered by the government to close down.

If an athlete violates the competition rules, they may be disqualified from participating.

He didn't read the contract carefully when signing it, and only later discovered that he had violated the company's regulations.

In some countries, people who violate the law receive very severe punishments.

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