HSK 5
反正
fǎnzhèng
anyway
Structure
Subclause (Condition) + 反正 + Result/Conclusion
How it works
The adverb '反正' is used to indicate that a result or conclusion remains the same regardless of the circumstances or reasons mentioned. It is often used after phrases like '不管' (no matter) or '无论' (regardless) to emphasize that the speaker's decision or the final outcome is unchangeable.
Examples
既然你不想去，那就别去了，反正我也没时间。
Jìrán nǐ bùxiǎng qù, nà jiù bié qùle, fǎnzhèng wǒ yě méi shíjiān.
Since you don't want to go, then don't; I don't have time anyway.
信不信由你，反正我告诉过你了。
Xìn bù xìn yóu nǐ, fǎnzhèng wǒ gàosùguò nǐle.
Believe it or not, I've told you anyway.
管他喜不喜欢呢，反正我打算这么做。
Guǎn tā xǐ bù xǐhuān ne, fǎnzhèng wǒ dǎsuàn zhème zuò.
I don't care if he likes it or not, I'm going to do it anyway.
Common mistakes
Placement error: '反正' is an adverb and should be placed after the subject or at the beginning of the second clause, not at the very end of the sentence.
Tip
Think of '反正' as 'in any case.' If you find yourself using 'anyway' to dismiss previous doubts or conditions, '反正' is the perfect word to use.
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