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逆反心理

Mandarin · pinyin nì fǎn xīn lǐ

reverse psychology

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逆: nì · disobey, rebel; rebel, traitor
反: fǎn · reverse, opposite, contrary, anti
心: xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
理: lǐ · reason, logic; manage

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4–3–1–3 · ni4 fan3 xin1 li3

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jik6 faan2 sam1 lei5

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