偭 (miǎn) - To turn one's back on & to violate

偭Tone 3

miǎn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

偭 · miǎn

To turn one's back on;

to violate;

to go against;

to face;

to confront.

To turn one's back onto violateto go against

Usage highlights

Violate rulesTurn one's back onFace directlyGo against moralityConfront difficultyDisobey orders

Synonyms

  • 违— to violate, to disobey
  • 背— to turn one's back on, to betray
  • 反— to oppose, to go against

Antonyms

  • 遵— to obey, to follow
  • 从— to comply with, to follow
  • 顺— to follow, to comply with

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He violated the rules (偭规矩).
  • She faced the challenge directly (偭对挑战).
  • They turned their backs on tradition (偭背传统).

Collocations

  • Violate rules(偭规矩)
  • Turn one's back on(偭背)
  • Face directly(偭对)
  • Go against morality(偭道德)
  • Confront difficulty(偭困难)
  • Disobey orders(偭命令)

Idioms

  • To go against all rules and regulations(偭规越矩)
  • To turn one's back on righteousness(偭义背信)
  • To face danger without fear(偭危不惧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'to face' or 'to confront' in classical Chinese, later developed the meaning of 'to turn away from' or 'to violate'.
  • Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe actions that go against established norms, rules, or moral principles.
  • The character appears in classical texts and formal writing rather than everyday conversation.

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