縌 (nì) - To go against & to disobey

縌Tone 4

nì ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

楠念

縌 · nì

To go against;

to disobey;

contrary;

rebellious.

To go againstto disobeycontrary

Usage highlights

To go againstContrary to reasonDisobey ordersRebellious pathAgainst the currentContrary to common practice

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He went against the rules (縌规).
  • This is contrary to common sense (縌常理).
  • She disobeyed the order (縌命令).
  • They took a rebellious path (縌道而行).

Collocations

  • To go against(縌反)
  • Contrary to reason(縌理)
  • Disobey orders(縌命)
  • Rebellious path(縌道)
  • Against the current(縌流)
  • Contrary to common practice(縌俗)

Idioms

  • To go against the natural order(縌天悖理)
  • Act contrary to reason(縌理而行)
  • Disobey commands and defy restrictions(縌命抗旨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character carries strong connotations of disobedience and rebellion in Chinese culture.
  • Traditionally associated with going against established norms, rules, or authority figures.
  • Often used in contexts describing actions that contradict moral principles or social conventions.

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