背道而馳 bèi dào ér chí

to run in the opposite direction (idiom); to run counter to

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to run in the opposite direction (idiom); to run counter to

Characters

Character Meaning
背 bèi HSK 5
the back of a body or object; to learn by heart
道 dào HSK 2
to say; to speak; to talk
而 ér HSK 3
and; but (not); (indicates contrast)
馳 chí
to run fast; to spread; to disseminate