反骨 fǎn gǔ

rebellious nature; tendency to betray others

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. (physiognomy) protruding bone at the back of the head, regarded as a sign of a renegade nature

Characters

Character Meaning
反 fǎn HSK 4
opposite; to oppose; against
骨 gǔ HSK 5
bone