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违背 (wéibèi) vs 违反 (wéifǎn) — use 违背 for moral or ethical violations, while 违反 is more commonly used for legal or formal rule violations.
Be cautious of using 违背 in informal situations, as it carries a serious connotation. Common collocations include 违背承诺 (to violate a promise) and 违背法律 (to violate the law). Remember that the second tone in 违 (wei2) can be confused with the first tone, so pay attention to pronunciation.
As an HSK 6 word, 违背 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to law and ethics, such as 法律 (law) and 道德 (morality). Focus on understanding its usage in complex sentences to enhance your fluency.
Learners often confuse 违背 with 违反. For example, saying '我违背法律' (I violate the law) is correct, but using it in a context meant for ethical breaches can be misleading. Always use 违背 for moral or ethical implications.
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How to say to violate in Chinese
“to violate” in Chinese is违背
违背 (wei2 bei4) means to violate or go against something, such as rules, norms, or agreements. It is commonly used in legal or moral contexts, indicating a breach of duty or ethics. This term implies a strong contradiction to established standards or expectations.
When to use 违背
Be cautious of using 违背 in informal situations, as it carries a serious connotation. Common collocations include 违背承诺 (to violate a promise) and 违背法律 (to violate the law). Remember that the second tone in 违 (wei2) can be confused with the first tone, so pay attention to pronunciation.
违背 or something close to it
违背 (wéibèi) vs 违反 (wéifǎn) — use 违背 for moral or ethical violations, while 违反 is more commonly used for legal or formal rule violations.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 违背 with 违反. For example, saying '我违背法律' (I violate the law) is correct, but using it in a context meant for ethical breaches can be misleading. Always use 违背 for moral or ethical implications.
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Grammar patterns of 违背
违背 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. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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该行为公然____了《维也纳公约》。
The action is an open violation of the Vienna Convention.
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Both mean to violate, but 违背 implies a moral or ethical breach, while 违反 is more often used for legal violations.
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