唱反调 — “To express opposing views”
唱反调 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to express opposing views”. To strike a discordant note; to challenge the prevailing opinion. Literally, “sing an opposite tune”.
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每次团队讨论新方案，他总喜欢唱反调，提出一些不同的看法。
Every time the team discusses a new plan, he always likes to express opposing views, putting forward different perspectives.
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What does 唱反调 mean?
唱反调 (chàng fǎn diào) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to express opposing views”.
How do you pronounce 唱反调?
唱反调 is pronounced chàng fǎn diào in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 唱反调 literally mean?
Literally, 唱反调 means “sing an opposite tune”. It is used to mean “to express opposing views”.
What is the Chinese definition of 唱反调?
发表完全对立的言论；采取对立的举措