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作对

作對
zuòduì
verb HSK 7-9 #10,733

Meanings

  1. 1 to oppose
  2. 2 to set oneself against
  3. 3 to be antagonistic

Examples

HSK 3
你为什么总是跟我作对？
Nǐ wèishénme zǒngshì gēn wǒ zuòduì?
Why are you always working against me?
HSK 4
他不是故意跟你作对的。
Tā búshì gùyì gēn nǐ zuòduì de.
He's not deliberately opposing you.

Tips

grammar
Usually used with 跟/和...作对: 跟某人作对 (to oppose someone). The structure implies an ongoing antagonistic relationship.
register
Colloquial. Often used when complaining about someone being difficult or contrary.

Stroke Order

作 zuò
对 duì