反 (fǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 反 (fǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 反 (fǎn) means "Opposite; reverse; anti-". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 又.

Q: How do you write 反 stroke by stroke?

反 has 4 strokes. The radical is 又. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 反 and 又?

反 (fǎn) and 又 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 反?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 又. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 反?

Common words containing 反 include: 反对 (fǎn duì) — To oppose; to object; 反正 (fǎn zhèng) — Anyway; in any case; 反应 (fǎn yìng) — Reaction; response.

How to Write 反

The character 反 (fǎn) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 又 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

反 is pronounced fǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Opposite; reverse; anti-.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 反 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 反

反对 fǎn duì

To oppose; to object

反正 fǎn zhèng

Anyway; in any case

反应 fǎn yìng

Reaction; response

Example Sentences

我反对这个主意。

wǒ fǎn duì zhè ge zhǔ yì

I oppose this idea.

反正他不会来。

fǎn zhèng tā bú huì lái

Anyway, he won't come.

他的反应很快。

tā de fǎn yìng hěn kuài

His reaction is very fast.

Similar Characters

又 yòu

叉 chā

及 jí

Practice Writing 反 (fǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 反

What does 反 (fǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 反 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 反 and 又?

What mistakes do learners make writing 反?

What common words use 反?

How to Write 反 (fǎn)