B2 verb Formal

相悖

/ɕjɑŋ pɛɪ/

To go against or be contrary to (something). Used to describe conflicting ideas, evidence, or laws.

Examples

3 of 5
1

这个结论与我们之前的实验发现相悖。

This conclusion is contrary to our previous experimental findings.

2

这种做法与法律精神相悖。

This practice is contrary to the spirit of the law.

3

他的理想与现实生活相悖。

His ideals conflict with real life.

Word Family

Verb
相悖
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Memory Tip

Think of '相' (each other) and '悖' (contrary/rebellious). They rebel against each other.

Quick Quiz

这种自私的行为与他平时宣扬的慷慨大方完全____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 相悖

Examples

1

这个结论与我们之前的实验发现相悖。

academic

This conclusion is contrary to our previous experimental findings.

2

这种做法与法律精神相悖。

formal

This practice is contrary to the spirit of the law.

3

他的理想与现实生活相悖。

everyday

His ideals conflict with real life.

4

两人的意见总是相悖。

informal

The opinions of the two are always contradictory.

5

经济增长不能与环境保护相悖。

business

Economic growth should not run contrary to environmental protection.

Word Family

Verb
相悖

Common Collocations

与之相悖 contrary to that
逻辑相悖 logically contradictory
背道而驰 to run counter to
利益相悖 conflicting interests
事实相悖 contrary to the facts

Common Phrases

完全相悖

completely contradictory

互不相悖

not contradictory to each other

与...相悖

be contrary to...

Often Confused With

相悖 vs 违背

违背 is often used with rules or promises; 相悖 is more often used for logical or abstract contradiction.

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Usage Notes

A very formal way to say 'contradict' or 'go against'.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use it in very casual contexts where '不一样' would suffice.

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Memory Tip

Think of '相' (each other) and '悖' (contrary/rebellious). They rebel against each other.

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Word Origin

From '相' (each other) and '悖' (absurd/contrary).

Grammar Patterns

与...相悖 两者相悖

Quick Quiz

这种自私的行为与他平时宣扬的慷慨大方完全____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 相悖

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