English–Chinese
“betray” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbèi pàn
Example
他不会轻易背叛朋友。tā bú huì qīng yì bèi pàn péng yǒu
He will not easily betray his friends.
How to say “betray” in Chinese
“Betray” in Chinese is 背叛 (bèi pàn).
Turning away from a trusted side and joining or helping its opposition.
Example sentences with 背叛
他被指控背叛国家，面临严厉的法律制裁。tā bèi zhǐ kòng bèi pàn guó jiā miàn lín yán lì de fǎ lǜ zhì cái
He was accused of betraying his country and faces severe legal punishment.
Tips for using 背叛
- In everyday Chinese, this is a strong word for a serious break of loyalty, so it suits a friend, group, or cause better than a small mistake, silence, or ordinary disagreement.