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contrary in Chinese

contrary in Chinese is 任性 — contrary means completely opposite in nature or direction.

contrary in Chinese

任性
adj
Pronounced: rèn xìng
Given to opposition; perverse; wayward.

What does "contrary" mean?

  1. adjective Completely opposite in nature or direction.
    "Contrary to expectations, the team won easily."
  2. adjective Stubbornly inclined to disagree or do the opposite of what's expected.
    "The toddler was being contrary, refusing everything she was offered."
  3. noun The opposite of something already stated.
    "He claimed innocence, and nothing proved to the contrary."

contrary in a sentence

  • Contrary to expectations, the team won easily.
  • The evidence points to a contrary conclusion.
  • The toddler was being contrary, refusing everything she was offered.
  • He claimed innocence, and nothing proved to the contrary.

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What is "contrary" in Chinese?

"contrary" in Chinese is 任性. contrary means: Completely opposite in nature or direction.

How do you pronounce 任性?

"contrary" in Chinese is 任性, pronounced "rèn xìng".

How do you use "contrary" in a sentence?

Example: "Contrary to expectations, the team won easily." In Chinese, "contrary" is 任性.

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