go against; disobey; act contrary to
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to go against; to disobey; to act contrary to
formalA formal, literary term often used in the context of defying a superior's will, moral principles, or natural order. It implies a strong sense of transgression.
Tā他
bù不
gǎn敢
fú拂
nì逆
lǎo老
ren人
jia家
de的
yì意
zhǐ旨
。
He dared not go against the old man's wishes.
Cǐ此
jǔ举
fú拂
nì逆
le了
mín民
xīn心
，
yǐn引
qǐ起
le了
qiáng强
liè烈
kàng抗
yì议
。
This act went against the will of the people, sparking strong protests.
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Tā他
de的
jué决
dìng定
fú拂
nì逆
le了
chuán传
tǒng统
，
xū需
yào要
jí极
dà大
de的
yǒng勇
qì气
。
His decision went against tradition and required great courage.