反正

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fǎn zhèng
Meaning: Either way
Example
不管怎样,我都会去那里。
fǎn zhèng

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反正 (fǎn zhèng) meaning in English
fǎnzhēng

反正 is an adverb meaning 'either way' or 'in any case.' It expresses a sense of indifference or resignation, often used to indicate that the outcome doesn't matter or that a decision has already been made.

The character 反 (fǎn) means 'opposite' or 'against,' while 正 (zhèng) means 'correct' or 'right.' Together, they form a phrase that conveys a sense of 'regardless of the situation' or 'no matter what.'

反正 is commonly used in daily conversations to show that the speaker is not concerned about different possibilities. For example, it can be used when making a decision that is not affected by external factors. It reflects a pragmatic and flexible attitude in Chinese culture.

💬 Example Sentences

不管怎样,我都会去那里。
fǎn zhèng
Either way, I will go there.
他不来也没关系,我们照常开始。
fǎn zhèng
It's okay if he doesn't come, we'll start as usual.

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