逆流而上
nì​liú'ér​shàng

to go against the current

nì​liú'ér​shàng to go against the current
  1. 逆流 nì​liú
    to go against the current
    To move or swim against the direction of the water flow; to go upstream
  2. 而 ér particleconjunction
    [adverbial linker]
    Connects an adverb-like description to the following verb to show the manner, cause, or basis of an action.
  3. 上 shàng particleverb
    to go up
    to climb; to board a vehicle; to mount; to go to a place

nì​liú'ér​shàng to go against the flow
  1. 逆流 nì​liú
    reactionary trend
    A trend, social movement, or set of ideas that goes against the mainstream or prevailing progress of the time.
  2. 而 ér particleconjunction
    [adverbial linker]
    Connects an adverb-like description to the following verb to show the manner, cause, or basis of an action.
  3. 上 shàng particleverb
    to go up
    to climb; to board a vehicle; to mount; to go to a place