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反作用

fǎnzuòyòng
noun #29,797

Meanings

  1. 1 reaction (physics)
  2. 2 backlash
  3. 3 unintended negative consequence

Examples

每个作用力都有一个相等的反作用力。
Měi gè zuòyòng lì dōu yǒu yī gè xiāngděng de fǎnzuòyòng lì.
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
过于严格的管理往往会产生反作用。
Guòyú yángé de guǎnlǐ wǎngwǎng huì chǎnshēng fǎnzuòyòng.
Overly strict management often produces a backlash.

Tips

usage
反作用 is used both in scientific contexts (Newton's third law) and figuratively to describe unintended negative consequences of an action or policy.

Stroke Order

反 fǎn
作 zuò
用 yòng