Chinese Grammar
反而 (fǎn'ér)
Adverb indicating 'on the contrary' or 'instead', showing a result opposite to what was expected.
Example Sentences
如果中国继续对日本增加压力，反而可能会让日本国内支持她的声音变得更强。
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Related Grammar Patterns
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