愂 (bèi) - Rebellious, perverse, disobedient & to go against, to violate.

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bèi ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

愂 · bèi

Rebellious, perverse, disobedient;

to go against, to violate.

Rebellious, perverse, disobedientto go against, to violate.

Usage highlights

Rebellious and perverseViolate rulesDisobey parentsRebellious heartGo against reasonPerverse nature

Synonyms

  • 逆— to go against, disobey
  • 叛— to rebel, betray
  • 违— to violate, disobey

Antonyms

  • 顺— to obey, comply
  • 孝— filial piety
  • 从— to follow, obey

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a rebellious personality (性格愂逆).
  • This action violates the rules (愂规).
  • The child was disobedient to his parents (愂父母).

Collocations

  • Rebellious and perverse(愂逆)
  • Violate rules(愂规)
  • Disobey parents(愂父母)
  • Rebellious heart(愂心)
  • Go against reason(愂理)
  • Perverse nature(愂性)

Idioms

  • Rebellious and unfilial(愂逆不孝)
  • Stubborn and perverse(刚愂自用)
  • Violate reason and nature(愂理逆天)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, being '愂' was considered a serious character flaw, especially when directed against parents or elders.
  • The character embodies the Confucian value of filial piety by representing its opposite behavior.
  • Historical texts often use this character to describe rebellious ministers or unfilial children.

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