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    Expressing "violating" or "going against" with 违背 (wéibèi)

    Actions & Events
    Negation

    Structure

    Subject + 违背 + Noun (principle/promise)

    Explanation

    违背 (wéibèi) is a verb meaning "to violate," "to go against," or "to betray." It describes actions that contradict a principle, promise, or agreement. It carries a stronger moral or ethical connotation than simply "breaking a rule," implying a departure from what is right or expected.

    Examples

    • 他的行为违背了当初的承诺。

      tā de xíngwéi wéibèi le dāngchū de chéngnuò.

      His actions went against his original promise.

    • 这项决定违背了公平竞争的原则。

      zhè xiàng juédìng wéibèi le gōngpíng jìngzhēng de yuánzé.

      This decision violated the principle of fair competition.

    • 做人不能违背自己的良心。

      zuòrén bù néng wéibèi zìjǐ de liángxīn.

      One must not go against one's own conscience.

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