唱反调 chàng fǎn diào

to express a different view; to take a different position

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 18589th word

Definitions

  1. 1. to express a different view
  2. 2. to take a different position

Characters

Character Meaning
唱 chàng HSK 2
to sing; to call loudly; to chant
反 fǎn HSK 4
opposite; to oppose; against
调 diào HSK 3
to transfer; to move (troops or cadres); to investigate