faan2 gwo3 loi4反過來反过来

Jyutpingfaan2 gwo3 loi4

Yalefáan gwo lòih

語句

Definition

Conversely, the other way around, or on the contrary.

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How it's used

This phrase is used to suggest looking at a situation from an inverted or opposite perspective. It often functions as a transition to introduce a counter-argument or a different angle of approach. While it implies a reversal of logic or action, it is more conversational than formal logical connectors.

Examples

nei5你m4唔hou2好zing6淨hai6係nam2諗zi6自gei2己，faan2反gwo3過loi4來nam2諗haa6下jan4人dei2哋laa1啦。

Don't just think about yourself, try thinking from the other person's perspective instead.

jyu4如gwo2果faan2反gwo3過loi4來zou6做，git3結gwo2果wui2會m4唔wui2會hou2好di1啲aa1呀？

If we do it the other way around, would the result be better?

Common phrases

faan2反gwo3過loi4來nam2諗

think about it from the other side

faan2反gwo3過loi4來zou6做

do it the other way around

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with the simple physical action of turning something over, like flipping a pancake. While it can be used for physical reversal, it is much more commonly used in abstract contexts to mean reversing a line of reasoning or a social dynamic.