Category: Chinese Grammar

Write 反(fǎn)(opposite) in Chinese character

反(fǎn)
Origin:骨文中,“反”字像一只手正向着崖边攀登,是“攀”的本字,后来本义消失,意思变为“相反”、“反叛”。
On ancient oracle bone inscriptions, “反” looks like a hand climbing cliff, making it the original character of “攀” (to climb). Then, its original meaning disappeared, changing to “opposite” or “rebel.”

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