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For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「逆施倒行」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
Originally it meant doing things against common sense and using any means necessary. It now mostly refers to actions that go against the trend of the times or the will of the people. Same as “going against the grain”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
nì shī dǎo háng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yik6 si1 dou2 haang4/hong4/hang4
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
