run counter to one's desire
On the contrary, it is a Chinese idiom pronounced sh ì D é Q í f ǎ n, which means to get exactly the opposite result. It's from the chapter of raising the sea, i.e. defending the upper part, written by Wei Yuan of the Qing Dynasty.
Analysis of Idioms
The opposite is true to one's wishes
The origin of Idioms
Wei Yuan of the Qing Dynasty wrote in the chapter of planning for the sea - Discussion on guarding the upper reaches: "today's discussion on preventing blocking must say:" the control of inland rivers is not like the control of Haikou, and the control of Haikou is not like the control of foreign rivers. " I don't know if this is counterproductive. "
Idiom usage
The verb object type is used as predicate and attributive with derogatory meaning. example I don't know how to attach importance to cadres and take good care of them, but I want to blame all my colleagues. In fact, I will. Preface to career management and professional cultivation by Zou Taofen
Chinese PinYin : shì dé qí fǎn
run counter to one's desire
one has attained a success and is well-contented. chūn fēng dé yì