C1 · Grammar reference · ASGFNS52
Comparing "fan'er" and “xiangfan" 反而 (fǎn'ér) is an adverb, while 相反 (xiāngfǎn) is an adjective and also a conjunction, and this determines how they are used grammatically.
Structure
A，相反，B
A，反而 B
Situation，相反，The Opposite of the Situation
Expectation，反而 + The Opposite of Expectation
相反 + 的 + Noun
Subj. + 相反 A 和 / 跟 B ＋ 是 ＋ 相反的
Keywords 反而 · 相反
Used for Expressing attitude
Classification HSK4 Examples (11) Add all sentences to My sentences This won't help him. On the contrary, it will harm him. Illustrates Comparing "fan'er" and “xiangfan" with 反而. Not only will this not help him, on the contrary it will harm him. Illustrates Comparing "fan'er" and “xiangfan" with 反而. If you work hard, you will be promoted. Contrarily, you will not be promoted if you don't work hard. Illustrates Comparing "fan'er" and “xiangfan" with 反而. The boss isn't angry. On the contrary, he praised me. Illustrates Comparing "fan'er" and “xiangfan" with 反而. The boss isn't angry. Actually, he praised me. Illustrates Comparing "fan'er" and “xiangfan" with 反而. These are two completely opposite results. Illustrates Comparing "fan'er" and “xiangfan" with 反而. You should go down a different path. Illustrates Comparing "fan'er" and “xiangfan" with 反而. These two art pieces have completely different forms. Illustrates Comparing "fan'er" and “xiangfan" with 反而. Our perspectives are not the same. Illustrates Comparing "fan'er" and “xiangfan" with 反而. The boss's way of thinking and mine don't match up. Illustrates Comparing "fan'er" and “xiangfan" with 反而. The views of today are different from what they were in the past. Illustrates Comparing "fan'er" and “xiangfan" with 反而. Further resources
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