俖 (pěi) - To oppose & to contradict

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pěi ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

俖 · pěi

To oppose;

to contradict;

to be perverse;

to be obstinate.

To opposeto contradictto be perverse

Usage highlights

To contradictTo be obstinateTo opposePerverse speechStubborn refusal

Synonyms

  • 逆— to go against; to disobey
  • 反— to oppose; to rebel
  • 违— to violate; to disobey

Antonyms

  • 顺— to obey; to follow
  • 从— to follow; to comply

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He contradicted the statement (俖其言).
  • She was obstinate in her refusal (俖而不从).
  • The argument was full of contradictions (俖论).

Collocations

  • To contradict(俖言)
  • To be obstinate(俖逆)
  • To oppose(俖对)
  • Perverse speech(俖辞)
  • Stubborn refusal(俖拒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is archaic and rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears in some classical texts with meanings related to opposition and stubbornness.

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