created sense approved 逆流 · nìliú · to go against the current — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
逆流
nìliú
to go against the current
To move or swim against the direction of the water flow; to go upstream
逆 (literal) → 逆 · nì · contrary 流 (literal) → 流 · liú · stream
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created sense approved 逆流 · nìliú · adverse current — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
逆流
nìliú
adverse current
A current of water flowing in a direction contrary to one's course; a countercurrent
逆 (literal) → 逆 · nì · contrary 流 (literal) → 流 · liú · stream
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created sense approved 逆流 · nìliú · reactionary trend — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
逆流
nìliú
reactionary trend
A trend, social movement, or set of ideas that goes against the mainstream or prevailing progress of the time.
逆 (literal) → 逆 · nì · contrary 流 (literal) → 流 · liú · stream
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created sense approved 逆流 · nìliú · backflow — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
逆流
nìliú
backflow
To flow backwards; (of water) to overflow or flood
逆 (literal) → 逆 · nì · contrary 流 (literal) → 流 · liú · to flow
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created sense approved 逆流 · nìliú · resistance — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
逆流
nìliú
resistance
A force or setback that hinders progress or development
逆 (literal) → 逆 · nì · to go against 流 (literal) → 流 · liú · stream
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