fǎn ㄈㄢˇ faan2 HSK 4 高階級 · Level 4

  • contrary
  • in reverse
  • inside out or upside down
  • to reverse
  • to return
  • to oppose
  • opposite
  • against
  • anti-
  • to rebel
  • to use analogy
  • instead
  • abbr. for 反切 fǎn qiè ㄈㄢˇ ㄑㄧㄝˋ phonetic system

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 反 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 他没反抗。 He did not resist.
  • 反正一样。 Makes no difference anyway.
  • 是说反话吗? Sarcasm?
  • 他反对垄断。 He was opposed to monopolies.
  • 有三票反對。 Three voted against the idea.

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