Chinese words · HSK 5

反

fǎn

to oppose; to be against (as in 反对)

Every meaning

fǎn

  1. to oppose; to be against (as in 反对)
  2. on the contrary (as in 反而)
  3. back; in return; counter- (反问, 反击, 反咬)
  4. reverse; opposite; inside out
  5. to rebel; to revolt
  6. (literary) to return

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Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).