叛逆 pànnì to rebel
to rebel; to revolt; a rebel
How to remember 叛逆: 叛 rebel + 逆 to disobey = to rebel.
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How it is used
- 'Rebellious / to rebel; a rebel' - 叛逆心理 (pànnì xīnlǐ) a rebellious mindset, 叛逆期 (pànnìqī) the rebellious phase of adolescence.
- The 叛逆期 (teen rebellion) usage is the most everyday one; historically it also means political rebellion/treason against authority.
Example sentences
- 他的性格很叛逆。 Tā de xìnggé hěn pànnì.He's very rebellious.