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March 24, 2026
反感fǎngǎn(fan3gan3)
反感 (fǎn gǎn) means to feel a strong dislike or disgust towards something or someone. It is often used in contexts where a person has a negative reaction to behaviors, opinions, or situations that they find objectionable or offensive.
Frequency#7685DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing 反感 towards authority or social norms may be more subdued compared to Western cultures, where open criticism is often more accepted. Understanding this nuance can help learners navigate social conversations in China.
Memory Tip
Think of 反 (fǎn) as 'to turn back' and 感 (gǎn) as 'feeling.' Imagine turning back from something that gives you a bad feeling. Picture yourself recoiling from a smelly dish, illustrating your反感 towards it.
Meanings of 反感
fǎngǎn(fan3gan3)
1to be disgusted with
2to dislike
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About 反感
反感Simplified
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#7685Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 反感
Quick Contrast
厌恶 (yànwù) vs 反感 (fǎngǎn): choose 反感 for a milder sense of dislike, whereas 厌恶 conveys a stronger sense of aversion.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 反 (fǎn) as 'to turn back' and 感 (gǎn) as 'feeling.' Imagine turning back from something that gives you a bad feeling. Picture yourself recoiling from a smelly dish, illustrating your反感 towards it.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 反感 with other related terms like 厌恶 (yànwù), which can imply a stronger aversion. 反感 is often used in informal contexts, while more formal expressions might use synonyms. A common collocation is 反感某事 (fǎn gǎn mǒu shì), meaning to be disgusted with something.
HSK Study Tips
As a Level 6 word, 反感 connects well with other negative emotional expressions like 生气 (shēngqì, angry) and 不喜欢 (bù xǐhuān, dislike). Students should focus on using it in sentences that express personal feelings or opinions to practice nuanced emotional language.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing 反感 towards authority or social norms may be more subdued compared to Western cultures, where open criticism is often more accepted. Understanding this nuance can help learners navigate social conversations in China.
Common Mistakes
Learners often incorrectly use 反感 to describe mild dislikes. For example, saying '我对这个菜反感' (wǒ duì zhège cài fǎn gǎn) implies a strong disgust, which may not be appropriate if they just find it unappealing. A better choice would be '我不喜欢这个菜' (wǒ bù xǐhuān zhège cài).
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Grammar Patterns of 反感
反感 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. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
我们越来越____他益发无趣又缺乏见地的言论。
We became increasingly fed up with his increasingly unfunny and unintelligent comments.
Example Sentences for 反感 (10)
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我们越来越反感他益发无趣又缺乏见地的言论。
wǒ mén yuè lái yuè fǎn gǎn tā yì fā wú qù yòu quē fá jiàn dì de yán lùn。
We became increasingly fed up with his increasingly unfunny and unintelligent comments.
Many viewers have strong opinions about violence on the screen.
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几乎我采访过的所有女性都对这个观点表示了强烈的反感。
jī hū wǒ cǎi fǎng guò de suǒ yǒu nǚ xìng dū duì zhè gè guān diǎn biǎo shì le qiáng liè de fǎn gǎn。
Nearly all the women I interviewed were aggressively antagonistic to the idea.
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看到这种残忍的行为真叫人反感.
kàn dào zhè zhǒng cán rěn de háng wéi zhēn jiào rén fǎn gǎn.
It's sickening to see such cruelty.
10
猫生来对水反感.
māo shēng lái duì shuǐ fǎn gǎn.
Cats have a natural aversion to water.
Cultural Notes for 反感
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, expressing 反感 towards authority or social norms may be more subdued compared to Western cultures, where open criticism is often more accepted. Understanding this nuance can help learners navigate social conversations in China.
Frequently Asked Questions about 反感
Yes, 反感 indicates a stronger negative feeling than 不喜欢, which simply means 'dislike.'
It's generally more appropriate in informal contexts; in professional settings, it's better to express concerns more diplomatically.
Yes, synonyms include 厌恶 (yànwù) for a stronger sense of aversion and 不喜欢 (bù xǐhuān) for a simple dislike.
