Chinese Simplified Word · Intermediate
反骨
枕骨突起，據說是不忠叛逆之人所有的骨相
Pronunciation: fanʹgu
Meaning
枕骨突起，據說是不忠叛逆之人所有的骨相
Example
吾觀魏延腦後有反骨，久後必反，故先斬之，以絕禍根。
我看見魏延後腦勺的枕骨突出，有這種骨相的人以後一定會謀反，所以應該盡早把他殺了，防止以後有禍患發生。
Practice tips
- Practice 反骨 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Chinese Simplified word is for intermediate-level learners.