nì​liú

to go against the current

  • created sense approved 逆流 · nì​liú · to go against the current — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    逆流

    nì​liú

    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 · nì​liú · adverse current — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    逆流

    nì​liú

    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 · nì​liú · reactionary trend — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    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.

    逆 (literal) → 逆 · nì · contrary 流 (literal) → 流 · liú · stream

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  • created sense approved 逆流 · nì​liú · backflow — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    逆流

    nì​liú

    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 · nì​liú · resistance — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    逆流

    nì​liú

    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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