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矛盾
máodùn
Description
矛盾的意思是两个说法或想法不一样，不能同时都对。
The meaning of 矛盾 is that two statements or ideas are different and cannot both be true at the same time.
我们常说一个人的话前后矛盾。
We often say that a person's words are 矛盾 when they contradict each other.
Meanings
矛盾máodùn
contradiction; contradictory; inconsistent
他说的话前后很矛盾。
What he said is contradictory.
矛盾máodùn
conflict; friction between people
他们两个人有一点矛盾。
There is a bit of conflict between the two of them.
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Notes
- Etymology
from an old story of a seller praising both an unstoppable spear (矛) and an unbreakable shield (盾).
- Nuance
can be a noun (a conflict) or adjective (contradictory), depending on context.
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