反对 (fǎnduì) — Oppose
HSK 4 | verb | to oppose, to object to, to be against
反对 (fǎnduì)
反对 means to oppose or object to something, expressing disagreement or resistance.
Meanings
- [verb] to oppose; to object to; to be against; to disagree with
Example Sentences
他坚决反对这个计划。 Tā jiānjué fǎnduì zhège jìhuà. He firmly opposes this plan.
很多人反对在这里建工厂。 Hěn duō rén fǎnduì zài zhèlǐ jiàn gōngchǎng. Many people oppose building a factory here.
她反对浪费食物，每次都吃得干干净净。 Tā fǎnduì làngfèi shíwù, měi cì dōu chī de gāngānjìngjìng. She is against wasting food and always finishes everything on her plate.
我不反对你的意见，只是有些不同看法。 Wǒ bù fǎnduì nǐ de yìjiàn, zhǐshì yǒuxiē bùtóng kànfǎ. I don't oppose your opinion; I just have some different views.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 坚决反对 | to firmly oppose |
| 反对意见 | opposing opinion; objection |
| 强烈反对 | to strongly oppose |
| 反对票 | opposing vote; "no" vote |
Usage Notes
反对 is the antonym of 支持 (to support). It is a transitive verb and must be followed by an object. It can be negated with 不 to mean "not oppose/have no objection to." In formal settings, 反对意见 (objection) is a common noun form.
Memory Hook
反 means "to reverse/go against" and 对 means "correct/to face" -- 反对 means turning against what is in front of you, i.e., opposing it.