违
背

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The word "违背" is formed by combining the characters "违" and "背". "违" consists of the radical "辶", indicating movement, and the component "韦", primarily indicating pronunciation, conveying the meaning of going against or disobeying. "背" consists of the radical "月", often related to the body, and the component "北", contributing to sound and meaning, conveying the sense of turning one's back or betraying. Together, these characters semantically reinforce each other to mean to violate, contravene, or act contrary to something, such as a rule or promise.

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他违背了对朋友的承诺。

Tā wéibèi le duì péngyou de chéngnuò.

He broke his promise to his friend.

这样的行为违背了社会公德。

Zhèyàng de xíngwéi wéibèi le shèhuì gōngdé.

Such behavior violates social morality.

任何决定都不应违背基本法律。

Rènhé juédìng dōu bù yīng wéibèi jīběn fǎlǜ.

No decision should go against the basic laws.

他的理论直接违背了已知的科学原理。

Tā de lǐlùn zhíjiē wéibèi le yǐzhī de kēxué yuánlǐ.

His theory directly contradicts known scientific principles.

这项政策实质上违背了历史发展的潮流。

Zhè xiàng zhèngcè shízhì shàng wéibèi le lìshǐ fāzhǎn de cháoliú.

This policy essentially runs counter to the trend of historical development.

Word Definition - 违背

wéi bèi to go against; to be contrary to; to violate

Individual Character Details

违 wéi
背 bēi, bēi, bèi