反对

• Pinyin: fǎn duì
• Hanzi breakdown: 反 = 厂 (cliff) + 又 (hand), suggesting turning over; 对 = simplified from 對, meaning correct or facing

Meaning

To oppose; to object to; to be against. Expresses disagreement or resistance toward an idea, decision, or action.

Used for expressing disagreement in discussions, debates, and decision-making. Common patterns: 反对意见 (opposing opinion), 表示反对 (express opposition). The opposite is 赞成 (to approve) or 支持 (to support). Stronger than simply 不同意 (disagree).

Examples

1. 很多人反对在这里建工厂。 Many people oppose building a factory here.
2. 我反对这个计划，因为风险太大了。 I am against this plan because the risk is too great.
3. 他的提议遭到了大家的反对。 His proposal was met with everyone's opposition.

Usage Guide

Context: debate, meetings, politics

Tone: firm

Do Say

• 我反对这样做。(I am against doing it this way.)
• 你为什么反对他的提议？(Why do you oppose his proposal?)

Don't Say

• 我反对这个天气 (Don't use 反对 for things you cannot control — it implies taking a stance against a decision or proposal, not disliking something)

Origin & History

Compound of 反 (reverse, opposite) and 对 (correct, toward), meaning to stand in the opposite position — to be against.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal