相悖

xiāngbèi

verb #29,137

Meanings

1 to be contrary to
2 to contradict each other
3 to run counter to

Characters

mutually; each other

contrary; perverse; to go against

Examples

HSK 5

这两种理论在根本上相悖。

Zhè liǎng zhǒng lǐlùn zài gēnběn shàng xiāngbèi.

These two theories are fundamentally at odds.

HSK 6

他的行为与他的承诺相悖。

Tā de xíngwéi yǔ tā de chéngnuò xiāngbèi.

His behavior contradicts his promises.

Tips

usage

相悖 is a formal/written expression. In everyday speech, 矛盾 (contradictory) or 相反 (opposite) are more common. 悖 itself means 'perverse; contrary' and also appears in 悖论 (paradox).

Stroke Order

相 xiāng

悖 bèi