English–Chinese
“go against” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwéi bèi
Example
我不想违背你的意愿。wǒ bù xiǎng wéi bèi nǐ de yì yuàn
I don't want to go against your wishes.
How to say “go against” in Chinese
“Go against” in Chinese is 违背 (wéi bèi).
An action or idea faces in the opposite direction from what a person, rule, or principle calls for.
Example sentences with 违背
这种行为明显违背法律。zhè zhǒng xíng wéi míng xiǎn wéi bèi fǎ lǜ
This behavior clearly violates the law.
Tips for using 违背
- The word is not limited to spoken disagreement; its subject may be conduct or a thought, so it also describes choices and attitudes.