违 (wéi) - to violate & to disobey

违Tone 2

wéi ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 辶

万响

违 · wéi

to violate;

to disobey;

to go against;

to be separated from

to violateto disobeyto go against

Usage highlights

violate regulationsdisobey ordersbreak the lawgo against one's willviolate disciplinedisobey command

Synonyms

  • 反— oppose; rebel
  • 背— betray; violate
  • 逆— disobey; go against

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He violated the school rules (违反校规).
  • Don't go against your parents' wishes (违背父母意愿).
  • We must not break the law (违法).
  • It runs counter to common sense (违背常识).

Collocations

  • violate regulations(违规)
  • disobey orders(违令)
  • break the law(违法)
  • go against one's will(违心)
  • violate discipline(违纪)
  • disobey command(违抗)

Idioms

  • Act against one's conscience(违心之言)
  • Disobey orders and defy superiors(违令抗旨)
  • Go against natural principles(违天悖理)
  • Violate laws and break regulations(违法乱纪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Confucian ethics, obedience to proper rules and hierarchy is highly valued, making '违' generally negative.
  • The character reflects traditional Chinese legalist philosophy emphasizing strict adherence to laws and regulations.
  • In modern contexts, it's commonly used in legal, administrative, and ethical discussions about compliance.

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