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背道而驰
bèi​dào'ér​chí

to run counter to

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 背 bèi verb
    to turn away from
    to turn one's back; to move away from; to leave or desert
  2. 道 dào noun
    road
    road; path; way
  3. 而 ér particleconjunction
    [adverbial linker]
    Connects an adverb-like description to the following verb to show the manner, cause, or basis of an action.
  4. 驰 馳 chí
    to gallop
    (of a horse or vehicle) to run fast; to gallop