反而

fǎn’ér

HSK 5Adverb322/1570

Meaning

反而

on the contrary

Example sentences

  • fǎnérgènghǎole 

    On the contrary, better.

  • chīleyàohòudànméiyǒutuì退shāo fǎnérshāogènghàile 

    After taking the medicine, his fever didn't go down; on the contrary, it got worse.

Usage

instead (反+而).