Decoded Slug: 反之 (fǎnzhī) - Conversely, on the other hand
Mandarin Grammar Point
反之 (fǎnzhī) - Conversely, on the other hand
反之 (fǎnzhī) - Conversely, on the other hand
Short explanation:
Used to introduce a situation or fact that is the opposite of one already mentioned.
Formation:
Sentence 1, 反之 + Sentence 2 (The situation mentioned in Sentence 2 is contrary to that in Sentence 1).
Examples:
如果明天是晴天，我们就去公园。反之，如果下雨，我们就在家看电影。
Rúguǒ míngtiān shì qíngtiān, wǒmen jiù qù gōngyuán. Fǎnzhī, rúguǒ xiàyǔ, wǒmen jiù zài jiā kàn diànyǐng.
If it's sunny tomorrow, we'll go to the park. Conversely, if it rains, we'll watch movies at home.
如果你喜欢中国菜，你可能会喜欢辣椒。反之，如果你不喜欢辣椒，你可能不会喜欢中国菜。
Rúguǒ nǐ xǐhuān Zhōngguó cài, nǐ kěnéng huì xǐhuān làjiāo. Fǎnzhī, rúguǒ nǐ bù xǐhuān làjiāo, nǐ kěnéng bù huì xǐhuān Zhōngguó cài.
If you like Chinese food, you might like chili peppers. Conversely, if you don't like chili peppers, you might not like Chinese food.
学生如果认真学习，一定能取得好成绩。反之，如果不努力，就难达到目标。
Xuéshēng rúguǒ rènzhēn xuéxí, yídìng néng qǔdé hǎo chéngjī. Fǎnzhī, rúguǒ bù nǔlì, jiù nán dádào mùbiāo.
If students study hard, they will definitely achieve good results. Conversely, if they don't work hard, it's difficult to reach their goals.
如果你定期运动，将有利于健康。反之，如果你长时间坐着不动，健康将会受到影响。
Rúguǒ nǐ dìngqí yùndòng, jiāng yǒulìyú jiànkāng. Fǎnzhī, rúguǒ nǐ chángshíjiān zuòzhe bùdòng, jiànkāng jiāng huì shòudào yǐngxiǎng.
If you exercise regularly, it will be beneficial to your health. Conversely, if you sit still for a long time, your health will be affected.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese expression '反之 (fǎnzhī)' is used to introduce a fact or situation that is the reverse of one that has been already mentioned. This word is similar to saying 'on the other hand' or 'conversely' in English, allowing speakers to present opposite or contrasting ideas.