bèi​dào'ér​chí

to run counter to

Senses

背道而驰/ 背道而馳 bèi​dào'ér​chí to run counter to

To run in the opposite direction; to act in a way that is completely contrary to a goal, principle, or previous direction. Compared to 南辕北辙 nán​yuán​běi​zhé, which emphasizes a mismatch between actions and goals, this word emphasizes moving away from a correct path or mutual agreement.

References

synonym 背道而驰/背道而馳 南辕北辙/南轅北轍
synonym 背道而驰/背道而馳 分道扬镳/分道揚鑣
antonym 背道而驰/背道而馳 殊途同归/殊途同歸
synonym 南辕北辙/南轅北轍 背道而驰/背道而馳
synonym 一东一西/一東一西 背道而驰/背道而馳