Expressing contrariness with "dao"

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倒 (dào) can be used to express something is contrary to expectations, acting as a turning point in the sentence.

Some examples:

  • 旁边 的 饭馆 比 麦当劳 便宜 多 了, 更 好吃。
  • 这 本 书 知名度 高, 不如 那本 好看。
  • A: “钱 太 重要 了,没有 钱 是 不 行 的!” B: “我 不 觉得 金钱 能 衡量 一切”

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