反而 fǎn ér

on the contrary; contrary (to expectations); instead

HSK 5

Word data

HSK 5
Frequency 4788th word

Definitions

  1. 1. on the contrary
  2. 2. contrary (to expectations)
  3. 3. instead

Characters

Character Meaning
反 fǎn HSK 4
opposite; to oppose; against
而 ér HSK 3
and; but (not); (indicates contrast)