go against; violate
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to go against; to violate; to contradict
literaryA classical/literary term often used in formal or written contexts to describe actions, principles, or desires that contradict established norms, reason, or others' wishes.
Cǐ此
yì议
fú拂
lì戾
cháng常
qíng情
，
kǒng恐
nán难
shī施
xíng行
。
This proposal goes against common sense and will likely be difficult to implement.
Qí其
xíng行
wéi为
fú拂
lì戾
fǎ法
dù度
，
lǐ理
yīng应
shòu受
fá罚
。
His actions violate the law and he deserves to be punished.
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Bù不
kě可
fú拂
lì戾
mín民
yì意
ér而
xíng行
。
One must not act in a way that contradicts the will of the people.
Fú拂
lì戾
tiān天
lǐ理
zhě者
，
bì必
zāo遭
tiān天
qiǎn谴
。
Those who violate heavenly principles will surely face divine retribution.