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背叛

bèi pàn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to betray

Definition

指背离、违背自己的信仰、誓言、立场或对他人不忠。

To betray, to be disloyal, to break faith with one's beliefs, vows, or allegiance.

Usage

常用于描述对信任、忠诚的破坏，比如背叛朋友、国家或理想，通常带有负面情感色彩。

Used to describe the violation of trust or loyalty, such as betraying a friend, country, or ideal, often with a negative connotation.

Examples

  • 1 他背叛了朋友，大家都谴责他。 (He betrayed his friends, and everyone condemned him.)
  • 2 不能背叛自己的原则。 (One must not betray their own principles.)
  • 3 这种背叛行为令人失望。 (This act of betrayal is disappointing.)
  • 4 她感到被最亲密的人背叛了。 (She felt betrayed by the person closest to her.)
  • 5 在关键时刻，他选择了背叛国家。 (At the critical moment, he chose to betray his country.)

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