啎 (wǔ) - To disobey & to oppose

啎Tone 3

wǔ ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

啎 · wǔ

To disobey;

to oppose;

to go against;

to be contrary to.

To disobeyto opposeto go against

Usage highlights

To disobey parentsTo oppose authorityTo go against reasonTo be contrary to expectationsTo violate ordersTo resist tradition

Synonyms

  • 逆— to go against; to disobey
  • 违— to violate; to disobey
  • 抗— to resist; to oppose

Antonyms

  • 顺— to obey; to follow
  • 从— to comply; to obey
  • 遵— to abide by; to follow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He disobeyed his parents' wishes (啎逆父母).
  • This action goes against common sense (啎逆常理).
  • Her decision was contrary to expectations (啎逆期望).

Collocations

  • To disobey parents(啎逆父母)
  • To oppose authority(啎逆权威)
  • To go against reason(啎逆常理)
  • To be contrary to expectations(啎逆期望)
  • To violate orders(啎逆命令)
  • To resist tradition(啎逆传统)

Idioms

  • To disobey and rebel(啎逆不道)
  • To oppose and resist(啎逆抗拒)
  • To go against natural order(啎逆天理)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries strong connotations of filial disobedience, which was considered a serious moral transgression in traditional Confucian society.
  • In classical texts, 啎 often appears in contexts describing rebellion against parental authority or social norms.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but retains its strong negative connotation when used.

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