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违反 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
违反wéifǎnto violate (a law)HSK 5, v, rank #2824, Hard
wéifǎn(wei2fan3) T2
  1. 1to violate (a law)
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March 24, 2026
违反(違反)wéifǎn(wei2fan3)

违反 (wéifǎn) means to violate or infringe upon a law, regulation, or rule. It is commonly used in legal contexts and can refer to both intentional and unintentional breaches of conduct. This term carries a serious connotation, often associated with penalties or consequences.

Frequency#2824DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, adhering to laws and societal rules is of great importance, reflecting a collective sense of responsibility. Violating laws can lead to significant social repercussions, emphasizing the value placed on harmony and order.

Memory Tip

Think of 违 (wéi) as 'weird' actions that go against norms, and 反 (fǎn) as 'to turn back' or 'oppose.' Together, they evoke the image of someone doing something so weird that it turns against the law, making it easy to remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 违反

wéifǎn(wei2fan3)
1to violate (a law)
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About 违反

违反Simplified
違反Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#2824Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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Quick Contrast

违反 (wéifǎn) vs 触犯 (chùfàn) — use 违反 when referring specifically to violations of laws or regulations, while 触犯 is more about offending or transgressing moral or social norms.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 违 (wéi) as 'weird' actions that go against norms, and 反 (fǎn) as 'to turn back' or 'oppose.' Together, they evoke the image of someone doing something so weird that it turns against the law, making it easy to remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 违反 with 违背 (wéibèi), which means to go against someone's wishes. 违反 is more formal and should be used in legal contexts. Common collocations include 违反法律 (violate the law) and 违反规定 (violate regulations).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 vocabulary word, 违反 connects with other legal and ethical terms like 法律 (fǎlǜ, law) and 规则 (guīzé, rule). Students should focus on understanding its usage in sentences to grasp its implications fully.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, adhering to laws and societal rules is of great importance, reflecting a collective sense of responsibility. Violating laws can lead to significant social repercussions, emphasizing the value placed on harmony and order.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 违反 with 违反 (wéibèi) when discussing personal issues. For instance, saying '我违反我的父母的期望' (I violate my parents' expectations) is incorrect; instead, use '我违背我的父母的期望' to convey the intended meaning.

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Component Characters

违wéito disobey
7 strokes辶
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反fǎncontrary
HSK 54 strokes又
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Grammar Patterns of 违反

违反 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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他____了规定，因而被公司开除了。

He violated the regulations and was consequently dismissed by the company.

Example Sentences for 违反 (8)

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该报违反了保护隐私的行为准则。

gāi bào wéi fǎn le bǎo hù yǐn sī de háng wéi zhǔn zé。

The newspaper breached the code of conduct on privacy.
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这位议员被控违反了保密规定。

zhè wèi yì yuán bèi kòng wéi fǎn le bǎo mì guī dìng。

The congressman was accused of a breach of secrecy rules.
3
那家公司被判违反了安全条例。

nà jiā gōng sī bèi pàn wéi fǎn le ān quán tiáo lì。

The company was found guilty of contravening safety regulations.
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对工作许可证的要求违反了1950年条约的精神。

duì gōng zuò xǔ kě zhèng de yào qiú wéi fǎn le1950 1950 nián tiáo yuē de jīng。

The requirement for work permits violates the spirit of the 1950 treaty.
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谁也不能违反这些规则而不被处分.

shuí yě bù néng wéi fǎn zhè xiē guī zé ér bù bèi chǔ fēn.

No one can flout the rules and get away with it.
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各分时度假公司也受到了批评，因为他们一直违反相关规则。

gè fēn shí dù jiǎ gōng sī yě shòu dào le pī píng， ， yīn wéi tā mén yī zhí wéi fǎn xiāng guān guī。

Timeshare companies also come in for a rap as they continue to flout the rules.
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一份国会报告指责联邦安全法被公然违反。

yī fèn guó huì bào gào zhǐ zé lián bāng ān quán fǎ bèi gōng rán wéi fǎn。

A congressional report charges that federal safety laws were recklessly violated.
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官方还借违反条例和其他规定等问题,向反对派的报纸和电台找岔.

guān fāng huán jiè wéi fǎn tiáo lì hé qí tā guī dìng děng wèn tí, , xiàng fǎn duì pài de bào zhǐ hé diàn tái zhǎo.

Fire code and other violations were found against opposition newspaper and radios.

Cultural Notes for 违反

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, adhering to laws and societal rules is of great importance, reflecting a collective sense of responsibility. Violating laws can lead to significant social repercussions, emphasizing the value placed on harmony and order.

Frequently Asked Questions about 违反

No, 违反 is primarily used in formal or legal contexts; for personal relationships, you might use 违背.