...倒／反倒... shows an unexpected contrast.
Contrary to expectation
Requires contrast
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Unexpected contrast
- ✅ 原本不來，反倒來了。
- ❌ 原本不來，反倒不來了。
Use with contrast
- ✅ 我以為便宜，倒很貴。
- ❌ 我以為便宜，倒便宜。
He did not want to go at first, but ended up the most proactive.
I reminded him to be careful, which instead made him more nervous.
We thought it would fail, but the result was actually great.
By saying less, it becomes easier to be accepted.
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