相反
Completely different or contrary in nature, direction, or meaning. Used to contrast two ideas.
Examples
3 of 5我们朝相反的方向走去。
We walked in opposite directions.
有些证据支持这个理论，而有些则暗示相反的结论。
Some evidence supports this theory, while some suggests the opposite conclusion.
我以为他很生气，相反，他笑了。
I thought he was angry; on the contrary, he laughed.
Word Family
Memory Tip
The character '反' looks like something being turned over.
Quick Quiz
许多人认为城市生活更好，但我的看法刚好___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 相反
Examples
我们朝相反的方向走去。
everydayWe walked in opposite directions.
有些证据支持这个理论，而有些则暗示相反的结论。
formalSome evidence supports this theory, while some suggests the opposite conclusion.
我以为他很生气，相反，他笑了。
informalI thought he was angry; on the contrary, he laughed.
在这项研究中，两个小组的结果恰恰相反。
academicIn this study, the results of the two groups were exactly the opposite.
与竞争对手的做法相反，我们决定降低价格。
businessContrary to our competitors' approach, we decided to lower prices.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
正相反
quite the opposite
相反地
on the contrary
事与愿违
things go contrary to wishes
Often Confused With
相对 means 'relative' or 'facing each other', while 相反 means 'opposite/contrary'.
Usage Notes
Very useful in IELTS Writing Task 2 for introducing a counter-argument or a contrasting point.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes forget to use '与...相反' and just say '相反...' without the comparison reference.
Memory Tip
The character '反' looks like something being turned over.
Word Origin
相 (xiāng) means mutually, and 反 (fǎn) means reverse/opposite.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
许多人认为城市生活更好，但我的看法刚好___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 相反
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