jik6 hoeng3逆向
Jyutpingjik6 hoeng3
Yaleyihk heung
Definition
Reverse, backwards, or in the opposite direction of what is normal.
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How it's used
Often used in formal or technical contexts to describe traffic flow, logic, or social phenomena. While it functions as a noun or adjective, it carries a sense of going against the established or expected flow of movement. It is distinct from 反轉, which usually implies flipping something over physically.
Examples
This road is for traffic in the reverse direction, don't go in.
Why are you walking in the reverse direction? It is very dangerous.
Related words
Common phrases
driving against the flow of traffic
reverse discrimination
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 倒轉, which is more commonly used in daily life to describe turning something upside down or reversing the order of items.
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