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    Expressing opposition with 反对 (fǎnduì)

    Actions & Events
    Negation

    Structure

    反对 + Noun/Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    The verb 反对 (fǎnduì) means "to oppose" or "to be against" and is used to express disagreement or resistance toward an idea, policy, or action. It can take a noun or verb phrase as its object and is common in both formal and everyday speech.

    Examples

    • 很多居民反对在这里建工厂。

      Hěn duō jūmín fǎnduì zài zhèlǐ jiàn gōngchǎng.

      Many residents oppose building a factory here.

    • 她公开反对公司的裁员计划。

      Tā gōngkāi fǎnduì gōngsī de cáiyuán jìhuà.

      She openly opposed the company's layoff plan.

    • 我不反对你去，但你要注意安全。

      Wǒ bù fǎnduì nǐ qù, dàn nǐ yào zhùyì ānquán.

      I don't oppose you going, but you need to pay attention to safety.

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