逆

contrary, against

逆 is composed of the BuShou of 辵 and 屰. 屰 depicts an upside-down man, which has the meaning of contrary and going against, 辵 is the picture of a foot walking on the road, going in the reverse direction, it is 逆. On the other hand, 逆 also represents a man walking towards you, so it also means welcome.

Vocabulary of 逆

  • 叛逆 (rebel)
  • 逆境 (adversity)
  • 逆子 (unfilial son)
  • 逆流 (adverse current)

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