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逆反

Mandarin · pinyin nì fǎn

rebellious behavior
opposite
ob-

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逆: nì · disobey, rebel; rebel, traitor
反: fǎn · reverse, opposite, contrary, anti

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4–3 · ni4 fan3

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adj

rebellious; opposing; defiant

noun

rebellion; opposition; defiance

verb

to rebel; to oppose; to defy

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