faan2 paai3反派
Jyutpingfaan2 paai3
Yalefáan paai
Definition
Antagonist, villain, or rival in a play or story.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to characters in fiction, such as movies, plays, or novels. While it describes someone who opposes the protagonist, it is rarely used to describe a real life person who is simply a bad individual.
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go3個goExamples
He always plays the villain, the audience hates him so much.
Who is the real antagonist in that movie?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a real person in your life who is acting maliciously, as it sounds like you are treating their behavior as a scripted performance.
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Grammar guides
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