反之 (fǎnzhī) introduces an opposite situation, reverse condition, or contrast.
It is very common in formal writing and logical essays.
Structure:
A + 反之 + B
Notes:
Used to show that if the first condition is true, the opposite result will also be true.
It is different from 反而 (fǎn’ér), which means “unexpected result”.
Special phrase – 反之亦然 (fǎn zhī yì rán) “vice versa”:
你尊重别人，别人也会尊重你；反之亦然。
If you respect others, they will respect you, and vice versa.
Sample Sentences
他喜欢热闹，反之，我喜欢安静。He likes lively places; conversely, I prefer quiet ones.
多运动可以增强体质，反之，久坐会损害健康。More exercise strengthens your body; on the contrary, sitting too long harms your health.
成功需要坚持，反之，半途而废的人很难实现目标。Success requires persistence; conversely, people who give up halfway rarely reach their goals.
In a Text
在人际关系中，真诚和尊重是最重要的品质。你愿意倾听别人，别人也更愿意与你沟通；你尊重别人，别人也会尊重你，反之亦然。如果一个人总是以自我为中心，不考虑他人的感受，反之，他往往会被忽视或疏远。
人际关系 (rénjì guānxi): interpersonal relationships
真诚 (zhēnchéng): sincere, genuine
倾听 (qīngtīng): to listen attentively
疏远 (shūyuǎn): to become distant; alienated
In interpersonal relationships, sincerity and respect are the most important qualities. If you are willing to listen to others, they will be more willing to communicate with you; if you respect others, they will respect you as well, and the reverse is also true. If someone is always self-centered and never considers other people’s feelings, conversely, they are often ignored or pushed away.
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