Learn a Chinese Character - 反

Chinese Character: (Fǎn - Opposite; Against)

1. Character Basics

Radical:(Hand radical)

Stroke Count: 4 (Number of strokes: 4)

Structure Analysis: 会意字,从又(手)从厂(山崖),本义指手掌翻转(如"反掌"),现指相反方向(如"反对")(Ideogram: "又" (hand) + "厂" (cliff). Originally meant "flipping palm", now means "opposite direction".)

Stroke Order:

Stroke Order Animation

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Fǎn (Third tone)

3. Meaning

To be filled

4. Common Words

7. Example Sentence

We oppose environmental pollution. 我们反对环境污染。

His reaction was unexpected. 他的反应出人意料。

8. Memory Tips

Imagine flipping ("又") your hand to show opposition. 想象用手掌翻转表示反对的动作。

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