Meaning
违反 means to act in opposition to established rules, laws, regulations, or principles. It indicates a breach or violation of something that should be followed or obeyed. The word carries a formal or official tone and is commonly used in legal, administrative, and regulatory contexts.
Usage
This is a formal verb typically used in written language, news reports, legal documents, and official contexts. It requires an object (what is being violated), such as 违反规定 (violate regulations) or 违反法律 (break the law). Native speakers rarely use it in casual conversation, preferring simpler expressions like 不遵守 for everyday situations.
Examples
- 01他的行为违反了公司的规章制度。.His behavior violated the company's rules and regulations.
- 02这样做会违反交通法规。.Doing this would violate traffic laws.
Characters
Common collocations
- 违反规定to violate regulations
- 违反法律to break the law
- 违反纪律to violate discipline
- 严重违反to seriously violate
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters reinforce the meaning of opposition: 违 originally meant 'to depart from' or 'disobey', while 反 means 'opposite' or 'to rebel against'. Together they emphasize acting contrary to established norms.