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The character "反" originates from an ideographic representation where the component "厂" signifies a cliff and "又" depicts a hand, conveying the action of pressing against or overturning. This initial concept of physical opposition established its core meanings of against, reverse, or rebel. Over centuries, its semantic range expanded to incorporate additional notions such as return or reflection, while its graphical composition stabilized into the current form. In contemporary usage, "反" functions primarily as a morpheme denoting opposition or contrast, evident in compounds like 反对 (oppose) and 反面 (reverse side).
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他反对这个提议。
反复练习才能学好。
这两件事正好相反。
他对新环境反应很快。
她反而感谢我的批评。
人民反抗压迫的斗争持续着。
反腐败是政府的重要任务。
从反面角度思考问题有时很有用。