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背叛 (betray) vs 出卖 (sell out) — choose 背叛 when emphasizing emotional or personal disloyalty, while 出卖 often implies a transactional or mercenary betrayal.
背叛 is often used in serious contexts, so it’s important to use it appropriately, avoiding it in casual conversations. Common collocations include '背叛朋友' (betray friends) or '背叛国家' (betray the country). Be cautious with the tone; mispronouncing the tones can change the meaning entirely.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 背叛 connects to themes of loyalty and trust, which can be explored through other related vocabulary such as 忠诚 (zhōng chéng, loyalty) and 信任 (xìn rèn, trust). Students should focus on how 背叛 is used in various contexts and practice sentences to reinforce meaning.
Learners often confuse 背叛 with 叛逆 (pàn nì, rebellion), which has a different meaning. For example, saying '他背叛了他的父母' (He betrayed his parents) is correct, but using 背叛 in a context of youthful rebellion would be inappropriate.
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How to say to betray in Chinese
“to betray” in Chinese is背叛
背叛 (bèi pàn) means to betray or to be disloyal, often in the context of breaking trust in personal relationships or allegiances. It can refer to both emotional betrayal, such as cheating in a romantic relationship, and political betrayal, such as turning against one's country or cause. This term carries a strong negative connotation, highlighting a serious breach of trust.
When to use 背叛
背叛 is often used in serious contexts, so it’s important to use it appropriately, avoiding it in casual conversations. Common collocations include '背叛朋友' (betray friends) or '背叛国家' (betray the country). Be cautious with the tone; mispronouncing the tones can change the meaning entirely.
背叛 or something close to it
背叛 (betray) vs 出卖 (sell out) — choose 背叛 when emphasizing emotional or personal disloyalty, while 出卖 often implies a transactional or mercenary betrayal.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 背叛 with 叛逆 (pàn nì, rebellion), which has a different meaning. For example, saying '他背叛了他的父母' (He betrayed his parents) is correct, but using 背叛 in a context of youthful rebellion would be inappropriate.
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Grammar Patterns of 背叛
背叛 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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她觉得自己的所作所为是对帕特里克的____。
She felt that what she had done was a betrayal of Patrick.
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Yes, 背叛 can refer to betrayal in political or ideological contexts, such as a person betraying their country.
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