Advanced usages of the contrary "dao"

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One of the many grammatical uses of 倒 is to use it as an adverb that means something is the opposite or on the contrary.

Structure

When using 倒 this way, link it together with a 得.When using this, usually the speaker has a rebuking tone. It's like saying "what you're saying is the opposite." In other words, something is not as said.

Subject + Verb + 得 + 倒 + Adjective

This grammar pattern is most commonly used with 说, sometimes with 想, and maybe every once in a while with 看.

Examples

  • 你 说 得 容易,你 来 试试 !It's easy for you to just say it. You should give it a try!
  • 不 工作 还 想 拿 工资?你 想 得 美!You want to get paid without doing your job? You must be talking when you sleep.

Sources and further reading

Books

HSK6