Chinese words · HSK 7–9

逆

nì

contrary; inverse; counter- (as in 逆向, 逆时针)

Every meaning

nì

  1. (bound form) to disobey; to go against (as in 叛逆)
  2. (bound form) traitor (as in 逆贼)
  3. (bound form) contrary; inverse; counter- (as in 逆向, 逆时针)

Words with 逆

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).