Chinese

nìxiàng
Meaning: reverse direction; backwards; wrong way
Part of Speech: Adverb, Verb

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Handwriting

逆
向

Example sentences

Driving in the reverse direction on a one-way street is very dangerous.
這條路是單行道,不能逆向行駛。
这条路是单行道,不能逆向行驶。
This road is a one-way street, you cannot drive in the wrong direction.

Usage Notes

Refers to moving opposite to the normal or prescribed direction.

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