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背道而驰

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4-character word Traditional 背道而馳

What 背道而驰 means

1. to run in the opposite direction (idiom); to run counter to

The characters in 背道而驰

• 背bèithe back of a body or object; to turn one's back; to hide something from
• 道dàoroad; path; (bound form) way; reason; principle; (bound form) a skill; an art…
• 而érand; as well as; and so
• 驰chíto run fast; to speed; to gallop

Example sentences

• 他的行为和他的信念背道而驰。
  Tā de xíngwéi hé tā de xìnniàn bèidào'érchí.
  His behavior is contrary to his belief.