作对

作對

zuòduì

verb HSK 7-9 #10,733

Meanings

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

Characters

opposite; to oppose

Examples

你为什么总是跟我作对？

Nǐ wèishénme zǒngshì gēn wǒ zuòduì?

Why are you always working against me?

他不是故意跟你作对的。

Tā bùshì 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