HSK 7
反倒
Reversing the logic with 反倒
Explanation
'反倒' is used to indicate a result or action that turns out opposite to what was expected, usually carrying a tone of surprise or unexpectedness. It often appears in sentences with '明明' or '越...越...' to emphasize the contrast. For example: '明明是你的错，怎么反倒怪我了?' (It is clearly your fault, how come you blame me instead?) shows a result opposite to ordinary logic.
Examples
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The grammar point “反倒” (Reversing the logic with 反倒) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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