- 反面教材 fǎnmiànjiàocái negative examplesomething that teaches one what not to do; a person or event used as a lesson on how to avoid mistakes or bad behavior
- 反面教员 fǎnmiànjiàoyuán negative exampleSomeone who serves as a negative example from whom others can learn what not to do.
- 反面人物 fǎnmiànrénwù villainvillain or negative character in a work of literature or art; also used generally for a person whose actions are condemned or criticized; opposite of a [[正面人物|正面人物|zheng4 mian4 ren2 wu4]]
- 反面无情 fǎnmiànwúqíng to turn a cold shoulderto turn against someone and forget previous kindness or friendship; to suddenly become cold and heartless
- 反面儿 fǎnmiànr the backThe reverse or wrong side of something; the backside; the opposite side of a problem