English–Chinese

“antonym” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfǎn yì cí

Example

很多词都有对应的反义词。hěn duō cí dōu yǒu duì yìng de fǎn yì cí

Many words have corresponding antonyms.

Illustration for 反义词 (antonym)

How to say “antonym” in Chinese

“Antonym” in Chinese is 反义词 (fǎn yì cí).

Words positioned on opposite sides of a shared meaning scale, from a sharp boundary to a gradual contrast.

Full entry for 反义词: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 反义词

做配对练习可以帮你记住反义词。zuò pèi duì liàn xí ké yǐ bāng nǐ jì zhù fǎn yì cí

Matching exercises can help you remember antonyms.

Tips for using 反义词

  • For English-speaking learners, one word can have different opposites in different senses, so the right pairing depends on the meaning used in the sentence.

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